When it comes to dessert time, there is no better accompaniment than a silky smooth, homemade custard.
And when pecan, sea salt and caramel flavours are in amongst the mix, too, then you’re onto a clear winner.
Perfect to enjoy while cosying up beside the fire or whipping up for a lavish dinner party, this indulgent recipe is sure to go down a storm (not only for you, but for anyone tucking into it).
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Maple and pecan bread custard with sea salt and caramel
Serves 8
Ingredients
For the pecan caramel:
- 125g granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp Flora Plant Spreadable
- 125ml double cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Zest of 1/2 orange, optional
- 125g dry roasted unsalted pecans, chopped
For the whipped cream:
- 375ml double cream
- 65g confectioners sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped or 1 tbsp vanilla extract
For the bread custard:
- 1 loaf simple white bread, cut into chunks about the size of golf balls
- 200g silken tofu, drained
- 375ml double cream
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 150ml pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
Method
To make the caramel:
- Add sugar to a saucepan and allow to melt over a medium-high heat. Once sugar turns a dark amber colour remove from the heat and immediately add the Flora Plant Spreadable, whisking to emulsify.
- Place pan back on heat, and slowly add the double cream. Fold in the orange zest, pecans and salt. Keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
To make the whipped cream:
- Whip the ingredients together until medium peaks form. Keep chilled for serving.
To make the bread custard:
- Preheat the oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Using softened plant butter, lightly grease eight ramekins and refrigerate.
- Blend all ingredients except bread together until smooth in a food processor or blender.
- In each prepared ramekin, add 5-7 cubes of the bread. Pour custard mixture over bread cubes until the custard reaches just below the rim. Lightly press in the bread cubes so they are mostly submerged.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until custard is nearly set, it should wobble a bit, like a waterbed. As it cools it will set up further.
- Pour over pecan caramel and sprinkle with flake salt just before serving. Serve with a spoonful of whipped plant cream on top.
Recipe from Flora Plant Butter.