A medieval dessert you can make at home!

Medieval cooking was more than just roasting slabs of meat and eating gruel.

In fact cooking at that time was very sophisticated and sensitive – making the best use of seasonal produce and when possible using the best herbs and spices to make the most of these staple ingredients.

And who doesn’t love dessert?

In Warrior’s Surrender, a special treat atTyrswick Keep is Sambocade Cheesecake made from elderflowers.

The dance ended with the announcement that a course of sweets would soon be served.

“I’m going to check on William,” announced Rosalind. “Cook promised sambocade cheesecake as one of the dishes and I don’t want to miss out.”

“Go,” Sebastian smiled. “I’ll save you a slice.”

Rosalind walked off with a wave of a hand in acknowledgement.

“Perhaps half a slice!” Rosalind pulled a face at him and continued on her way.

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I’ve found an amazing modern interpretation on Homemade for Elle,  and this long weekend, I’m going to see if I can find elderflower cordial to give this a try. If this inspires you, let me know and post a picture and tag me in Facebook!

1. Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, working as quickly as possible to prevent the dough becoming warm.
2. Add two eggs to the mixture and stir until the dough binds together. Add milk, a teaspoon at a time, if the mixture is too dry.
3. Wrap the dough in Saran wrap and chill 15-30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a deep pie dish or tart tin.
5. Using a rolling pin or a glass, roll the dough into a circle, about ¼” thick.
6. Transfer dough into the greased pie dish or tart tin.
7. In a bowl, cream together 4 egg yolks and sugar until almost white and shiny, then gradually add the cream cheese, beating well after each addition until well blended. Stir in the breadcrumbs and elderberry cordial.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk 4 egg whites until shiny and stiff, then fold these into the cheesy mixture. Spoon into the pre-baked crust. Bake in the oven for about 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Serve with whipped cream or creme fraiche

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