Honey-and-Thyme Custards Recipe

Name: Honey-and-Thyme Custards
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mild honey, such as clover, plus more for serving; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups milk; 3 thyme sprigs; 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped; 4 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin, softened in 1 tablespoon of water; Raspberries and sea salt, for serving

Servings: persons

1/3 cup mild honey, such as clover, plus more for serving
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups milk
3 thyme sprigs
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin, softened in 1 tablespoon of water
Raspberries and sea salt, for serving

1
In a saucepan, cook the 1/3 cup of honey over moderately low heat for 2 minutes.
2
Add the heavy cream, milk, thyme and vanilla bean and seeds and simmer over low heat for 4 minutes.
3
Discard the thyme and vanilla bean.
4
In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch and sugar.
5
Gradually whisk in the hot honey milk.
6
Return to the saucepan; whisk over moderate heat until thickened and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Off the heat, whisk in the softened gelatin.
8
Strain into 4 small jars and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour.
9
Serve with berries, honey and a sprinkling of sea salt.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup mild honey, such as clover, plus more for serving, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups milk, 3 thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Honey-and-Thyme Custards 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.

Honey-and-Thyme Custards

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