This legendary dessert will lift the end of any meal
1. In a small pan, heat the cream with the vanilla pod and lemon rind until just below boiling point. Remove from the heat. Beat the egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl. Remove the vanilla pod and lemon strips from the cream. Gradually mix the hot cream into the eggs. Strain through a sieve, then return the vanilla and lemon rind to the mix.
2. Heat the cream mix in a clean pan, over a medium heat, stirring gently for 3-5 minutes to form a custard thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Don't boil. Pour the custard into a clean bowl and leave to cool, stirring frequently to prevent a skin forming.
3. Once cool, scrape the vanilla seeds out of the pod and stir into the custard. Discard the empty pod and the lemon rind. Ladle the custard into 4 individual bowls or heatproof glasses. Chill overnight until completely set. Just before serving, preheat the grill to hot. Sprinkle the surface of the custard with a thin, even layer of sugar. Grill until the sugar caramelises. Leave for a few minutes to set, and then serve.
Recipe courtesy of Waitrose. Visit any Waitrose store or www.waitrose.com for more delicious recipes and ideas.
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