Basil Custard With Apricot Caramel Dessert Recipe

Name: Basil Custard With Apricot Caramel Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup powdered milk; 2 cups milk; ½ cup basil, well packed; ½ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons dried coriander seeds; ⅔ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ½ teaspoon wattleseed (recommended) (optional); 100 g dried apricots, finely chopped; ½ cup water; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 200 ml thickened cream

Servings: persons

½ cup powdered milk
2 cups milk
½ cup basil, well packed
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons dried coriander seeds
⅔ cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon wattleseed (recommended) (optional)
100 g dried apricots, finely chopped
½ cup water
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cornflour
200 ml thickened cream

1
In a saucepan, add the milk and powdered milk
2
Finely chop the basil leaves
3
Add to milk mixture
4
Bring to boil and then remove from heat
5
Allow basil flavour to develop
6
Grind the coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle and then sift
7
Add the coriander to the 2/3 cup sugar, lime juice and wattleseed in another saucepan
8
Bring to a boil to melt and caramelise the sugar while stirring
9
Add the apricots
10
Later add 1/2 cup water, stir well to make a sauce and continue to reduce
11
In a jug or easy pour bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly
12
Prepare 4 ramekins ie grease if you wish to make the baked version of this
13
Distribute the apricot sauce mixture between the 4 ramekins
14
Put these aside
15
Add the cream to the the basil and milk mixture and reheat to almost boiling
16
Add to the egg mixture and beat quickly and thoroughly
17
Distribute the custard mix between the ramekins before it has a chance to fully set
18
Allow to cool and refrigerate until ready to serve
19
Run a knife around the custard before inverting onto a plate
20
Garnish with fresh basil leaves

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup powdered milk, 2 cups milk, ½ cup basil, well packed, ½ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Basil Custard With Apricot Caramel Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basil Custard With Apricot Caramel Dessert

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