Grandmother's Burnt Cream Recipe

Grandmothers Burnt Cream
submitted by sumit at ifood.tv

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Eggs2
 Egg yolks2
 Sugar2 Ounce
 Double cream1 Pint
 Orange flower water1 Tablespoon
 Orange rind - grated, a little
 Lemon rind - grated, a little

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Beat together the whole eggs, the egg yolks and 2 oz (50 g) of the sugar till the sugar dissolves, and then add the cream and the orange flower water.
2) Whip until a smooth mixture forms again and add the two grated rinds.
3) Ladle into six ramekin dishes.

MAKING
4) Heat the oven to Gas Mark 2/300°F/150°C.
5) Place the ramekins in a roasting tray and add in hot water until it comes mid-way up the sides of the ramekins.
6) Bake in the centre of the oven for about an hour - till the cream gets cooked and when a knife blade inserted into the cream and comes out clean.
7) Let cool.
8) Sprinkle 1 tablespoon (15 mLspoon) caster sugar on top of each cream.
9) Arrange them under a hot, preheated grill until the sugar has melted together and separate crystals of sugar are no longer seen, but don't burn.

SERVING
10) Take them out and chill well before serving.
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