Rhubarb & Vanilla-Baked Custard
A vanilla-baked custard recipe that is simultaneously creamy and refreshing
Delivered with a vibrant tang from rhubarb, this nutmeg-sprinkled treat is wrapped up with the velvety and eggy nature of custard – sprinkled with a dash of warming nutmeg for a homely and indulgent treat.
Yield: Serves 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Difficulty Level: 3/5
Ingredients
- 4 stems trimmed rhubarb (250 g), chopped coarsely
- 2 tbsps caster (superfine) sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthways
- 2 small eggs
- 1 cup (250 ml) hot low-fat milk
- Pinch ground nutmeg
Steps
Preheat oven to 220 C. Grease and line a large baking tray. Grease two 1½ cup (375 ml) ovenproof dishes.
02. Toss rhubarb with 2 tsps of the sugar on baking tray. Roast for 15 mins or until rhubarb is tender. Mash rhubarb with a fork. Divide rhubarb between ovenproof dishes. Reduce oven temperature to 160 C.
03. Remove seeds from vanilla bean. Whisk eggs, vanilla seeds and remaining sugar in a medium bowl; whisk in hot milk. Gently pour custard mixture over rhubarb in dishes; sprinkle with nutmeg.
04. Place dishes in a medium baking dish; add enough boiling water to come halfway up side of dishes. Bake for 30 mins or until custard is just set.
TIP
The rhubarb can be made up to 3 days in advance; store, covered, in the fridge. Place the empty vanilla pod in a jar then cover it with caster sugar to make your own vanilla sugar.
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