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Jersey Pots of Custard

Name: Jersey Pots of Custard
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: jerseyan
Ingredients: 300 ml whole milk; 100 ml heavy cream; 1 vanilla pod (or 1 tsp extract); 4 large egg yolks; 25 g caster sugar; pinch nutmeg (for topping)

Silky smooth baked custards topped with Jersey cream, a traditional dessert.

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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About This Recipe

These elegant individual custard pots are made with local Jersey eggs and cream, creating the silkiest, most luxurious dessert. The simplicity allows the quality of the ingredients to shine.

Ingredients

Serves 4

300 mlwhole milk
100 mlheavy cream
1vanilla pod(or 1 tsp extract)
4 largeegg yolks
25 gcaster sugar
pinchnutmeg(for topping)

Instructions

1
Heat milk and cream
Gently heat milk and cream with vanilla pod until steaming (don't boil). Remove from heat and let infuse for 10 minutes.
2
Whisk yolks and sugar
Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
3
Temper eggs
Slowly pour warm milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4
Strain and pour
Strain through a fine sieve into a jug, then pour into ramekins.
5
Bake
Place ramekins in a water bath and bake at 160°C for 20-25 minutes until just set but with a slight wobble.

Pro Tips

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Don't overbake or custard becomes grainy
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A water bath ensures gentle, even cooking
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Serve at room temperature or chilled

Variations

•
Add a touch of brandy or rum
•
Infuse with different spices like cinnamon
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Top with a layer of caramel

Storage

Keeps refrigerated for 2 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

History & Origin

Simple custard pots are a classic dessert that lets premium Jersey ingredients shine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my custards crack?

They've overbaked. Lower the oven temperature by 10°C next time.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, bake them a day in advance and keep chilled until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 4 servings total

Calories280kcal

Protein6g

Carbohydrates18g

Fat22g

Fiber0g

Protein6g

Carbs18g

Fat22g

Time Summary

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Total time35 min

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Instructions

Heat milk and cream

Gently heat milk and cream with vanilla pod until steaming (don't boil). Remove from heat and let infuse for 10 minutes.

Whisk yolks and sugar

Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.

Temper eggs

Slowly pour warm milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly.

Strain and pour

Strain through a fine sieve into a jug, then pour into ramekins.

Bake

Place ramekins in a water bath and bake at 160°C for 20-25 minutes until just set but with a slight wobble.