Janet Puistonen wrote:
> Alexis wrote:
> > I'm making Napoleons today with a new chocolate recipe for the
> > chocolate layer (recipe below). The cooking instructions include the
> > line, "bake, covered with aluminum foil, until just set."
> >
> > Any idea how long that might be? I'd tried it once today and let it
> > bake for about 25 minutes at the recommended 300degF. It was still
> > liquid, and honestly I'm afraid to let it burn.
>
> I'm surprised it doesn't specify cooking in a bain marie.
>
> It's basically a custard. At 300F, it's not going to burn any time soon. I'd
> expect it to be *at least* 40 minutes.

Thanks! That makes me feel better. I'm going put it back in and keep
going with it. I never considered cooking it a bain marie. Maybe I'll
try that.

Alexis.