
Main INGREDIENTS
- Dairy
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 600ml double cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or one vanilla pod
- 6 large egg yolks
- 55g golden caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Splash of dark rum or brandy- optional
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Method
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1Gently heat the cream along with the vanilla pod or paste, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg in the 3-ply Stainless Steel 16cm Saucepan.
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2Whisk together the egg yolks, golden caster sugar and cornflour in a bowl until they are thoroughly combined.
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3Once the cream is hot, remove from the heat and gradually add it into the egg yolk and sugar mix, ensuring your whisking continuously while doing so.
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4Once all the cream has been added transfer all the mixture back into the saucepan and warm over a low to medium heat until it begins to thicken, this should happen as it begins to simmer.
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5For an added kick add a splash of dark rum or brandy.
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6Once thickened, whisk until smooth again and serve with your favourite winter dessert.