Basil Custard With Apricot Caramel Dessert

Basil Custard With Apricot Caramel Dessert


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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