Recipe

Orange-scented brandy custard sauce

Orange rind and a hint of brandy boosts the flavour of this decadent custard recipe. Serve with your traditional Christmas pudding for a truly festive dessert that everyone will love

Dec 10, 2017 10:19pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Makes 3 cup
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Ingredients

  • 2 cup milk
  • 300 millilitre cream
  • 4 strips orange rind
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • 2 tablespoon brandy

Method

  • 1
    Combine milk, cream and orange rind in a medium saucepan. Heat until just below boiling point. Stand for 15 minutes, then remove orange rind.
  • 2
    Beat egg yolks, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Beat in cornflour, then gradually add hot milk mixture into egg mixture.
  • 3
    Return milk mixture to pan, stirring over low heat, without boiling, until custard thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the brandy.

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