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Creme brulee with berries
French for "burnt custard", creme brulee doesn't get easier than this. Dig into it with a spoon and enjoy thick, velvety custard.
Preparation Time:5 - 20 minutes
Cooking Time:15 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
* 2 x 500g ctns Pauls Premium Vanilla Custard
* 215g (1 cup) caster sugar
* 125ml (1/2 cup) water
* Strawberries, washed, hulled, quartered, to serve
* Blueberries, to serve
Method
1. Divide the custard among four 250ml (1-cup) capacity heatproof dishes or pour into a 1.25L (5-cup) capacity heatproof dish. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill.
2. Meanwhile, place the sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and bring to the boil. Cook, without stirring, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water, for 12 minutes or until light golden. Remove from heat and set aside until the bubbles subside. Carefully pour a thin layer of the sugar mixture over the custard. Set aside for 15 minutes or until the toffee sets. Serve the custards with the berries.
Notes & tips
* With a twist: For a nutty flavour, sprinkle the custard with flaked almonds, chopped pistachio kernels or chopped dry-roasted hazelnuts before pouring over the toffee. |
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