Clementine custard

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Clementine custard
25 min.
8
286kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with the delightful flavors of our Clementine Custard, a dessert that's both luscious and refreshing. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to indulge in a sweet moment at home. With a velvety smooth texture and a tantalizing hint of citrus, it's no wonder this custard is sure to impress!

Imagine the rich, creamy base blending beautifully with the zesty essence of clementines—each spoonful is a burst of sunshine on your palate. The combination of double cream and whole milk provides a luxurious creaminess while allowing the natural sweetness of the clementines to shine through. This dessert is not only quick to whip up, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, but it also serves a crowd of eight, making it perfect for gatherings.

Whether you choose to serve it hot or chilled, the Clementine Custard is versatile enough to be savored any way you like. Its slight citrus tang complements a variety of accompaniments, from a simple biscuit to a fruit salad. Dazzle your friends and family with this elegant treat that marries traditional custard with a bright, uplifting flavor twist. Make this delightful dessert a staple in your culinary repertoire, and watch it disappear from the table!

Ingredients

  • 200 ml double cream 
  • 700 ml milk whole
  • large egg yolk 
  • tbsp cornstarch 
  • 200 sugar 
  •  optional: lemon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Put the cream and milk into a large pan and gently bring to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the yolks, cornflour, sugar, clementine zest and juice. Gradually pour on the hot milk mixture, whisking the sugar mixture constantly.
  2. Wipe out the saucepan and pour the custard mixture back into it.
  3. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the custard is thickened, coating the spoon. Eat hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories286kcal
Protein7.35%
Fat43.51%
Carbs49.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.7
Glycemic Load
19.73
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.4534782896871%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
8.65mg
Hesperetin
11.3mg
Naringenin
0.22mg
Luteolin
0.77mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.45kcal
14.32%
Fat:14.42g
22.19%
Saturated Fat:8.29g
51.82%
Carbohydrates:36.65g
12.22%
Net Carbohydrates:35.49g
12.9%
Sugar:31.09g
34.54%
Cholesterol:131.05mg
43.68%
Sodium:46.49mg
2.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.48g
10.96%
Vitamin C:21.62mg
26.2%
Calcium:149.4mg
14.94%
Phosphorus:145.75mg
14.58%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.5%
Vitamin A:647.36IU
12.95%
Vitamin D:1.85µg
12.36%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.55%
Selenium:7.63µg
10.89%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.32%
Potassium:225mg
6.43%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.3%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.78%
Fiber:1.16g
4.64%
Folate:17.87µg
4.47%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.36%
Magnesium:16.34mg
4.09%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.71%
Iron:0.53mg
2.93%
Copper:0.03mg
1.42%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.16%
Vitamin K:1.13µg
1.08%