3/4c tapioca, 20 min soak, drain
¼ pot water to boil
¼ pot water, 3/4c sugar, 1/2c evaporated milk, 1/2c coconut milk
3/4c tapioca, 20 min soak, drain
¼ pot water to boil
¼ pot water, 3/4c sugar, 1/2c evaporated milk, 1/2c coconut milk
The Bun
The Filling
Yield: 16 small bars, as shown, or 8 large ones; recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking pan, where they will come out a little thicker
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. For easy removal, line bottom and two sides of 8-by-8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix oats, ¾ cup flour, brown sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Pour melted butter over, and stir until clumps form. If the clumps feel soft or look overly damp, add the remaining 2 tablespoons flour.
Set aside ½ cup of the crumble mixture. Press the rest of the crumb mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan.
Toss fruit with cornstarch and lemon juice. Spread half the fruit over the crust. Sprinkle it evenly with ½ tablespoon of granulated sugar. Spread remaining fruit over this, and top with second ½ tablespoon sugar. Scatter reserved crumbs over fruit and bake bars for 30 to 40 minutes (firmer fruits will take longer), until fruit is bubbly and crisp portion is golden and fragrant.
Cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Store leftovers in fridge.
FOR THE CRUST:
FOR THE CURD:
From Bi-rite Creamery
For the strawberry:
Combine the berries with the sugar and balsamic in a large skillet. Put the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the strawberries are soft and the liquid they release has reduced somewhat, 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool and refrigerate until cold.
For the ice cream: