Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Kitchen RestaurantGood King Richard Recipe

Good King Richard Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

“Handkerchief” Acorn Pasta with Pumpkin Fromage Blanc, Perigord Truffle Custard Royale and Frothed White Truffle Cream.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Pumpkin Fromage Blanc

Perigord Truffle Custard Royale

Frothed White Truffle Cream

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Acorn Pasta

    In a mixing bowl, combine acorn flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the eggs. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Roll and Cut Pasta

    Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to desired thickness. Cut into handkerchief shapes and set aside.

Pumpkin Fromage Blanc Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix Pumpkin Fromage Blanc

    In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, fromage blanc, honey, salt, and nutmeg until smooth. Set aside.

Perigord Truffle Custard Royale Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Custard

    In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, truffle oil, and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Strain and let cool.

Frothed White Truffle Cream Preparation

  1. 5

    Froth the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with truffle oil and salt until soft peaks form. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine and Serve

    Boil the handkerchief pasta for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Plate the pasta, spoon on the pumpkin fromage blanc, drizzle with truffle custard, and top with frothed white truffle cream. Serve immediately.

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