Butterscotch Custard With Clove And Black Pepper Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Custard With Clove And Black Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 cups whole milk; 2 Tablespoons Scotch; 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 grams fine sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon); 6 large egg yolks; 3/8 teaspoon ground clove; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Creme fraiche, for serving

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
2 Tablespoons Scotch
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3 grams fine sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
6 large egg yolks
3/8 teaspoon ground clove
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Creme fraiche, for serving

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1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until melted and smooth. Whisk in cream, milk, Scotch, vanilla and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring often.
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2. In a large bowl, whisk the yolks. Whisking constantly, pour in the hot cream mixture in a steady stream until incorporated. Whisk in the clove and pepper; let steep 20 minutes, until cool. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
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3. Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Divide the custard among eight 6-ounce ramekins. Transfer ramekins to a baking dish that fits them fairly snugly. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover with foil and prick foil with a fork. Bake until the custards are set but jiggle slightly when nudged, 35 to 50 minutes.
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4. Cool to room temperature, then wrap with plastic and chill until firm. Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche.

1020

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch Custard With Clove And Black Pepper 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.

Butterscotch Custard With Clove And Black Pepper

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