Pohutukawa Custard
1/4C Pohutukawa Stamens
500ml Full Fat Milk
5 Free Range Egg Yolks
80g Caster Sugar
dash of good quality Vanilla Essence
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1. In a heavy-based pan, put milk and stamens and heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Once cooled, sieve and put aside.
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2. While milk is cooling, whisk egg yolk and sugar together until pale, add the sieved milk and whisk together. Add to a clean pot and put on medium heat, and stir with a wooden spoon.
3. When the mixture coats the back of the wooden spoon, it is ready.
(you can tell by making a line on the back of the spoon with your finger)
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4. Put into a heatproof container and serve as a side dish with Christmas pudding or cake.
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**If you don't do eggs, replace the egg yolks with 1/4 cup of custard powder.
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Enjoy this floral and decadent delight.
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