Clementine Custard

This take on a traditional accompaniment has zesty citrus flavours and you can make it ahead to save time

• Cooking Time Prep 10 mins
  Cook 10 mins - 15 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Serves 8

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  319

• Protein

  5g

• Carbs

  35g

• Fat

  18g

• Saturates

  9g

• Fibre

  0g

• Sugar

  32g

• Salt

  0.13g

Ingredients

• 200ml double cream
• 700ml whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 3 tbsp cornflour
• 200g caster sugar
• zest and juice 3 clementines

Directions

1. Put the cream and milk into a large pan and gently bring to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the yolks, cornflour, sugar, clementine zest and juice. Gradually pour on the hot milk mixture, whisking the sugar mixture constantly.
2. Wipe out the saucepan and pour the custard mixture back into it. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the custard is thickened, coating the spoon. Eat hot or cold.

Categories: All Christmas