Almond Pear Bake With Vanilla Custard

• 21 g fresh yeast
• 100 g caster sugar
• 375 ml semi-skimmed milk
• 250 g plain flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 medium eggs + 2 egg yolks
• 3 None pears
• 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
• 50 g almond flakes
• 50 g butter
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 150 g double cream

1. Combine yeast and 2 tbsp sugar. Heat 1/2 cup milk until lukewarm then mix with flour, salt, whole eggs and yeast-sugar mixer. Knead until smooth, cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour to proof.
2. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Knead dough again then transfer to a greased 8 inch casserole dish, gently pushing it up the edges. Place pears on top and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and almonds. Sprinkle with cubed butter and let rest for 10 mins then bake for 40-45 mins until golden brown.
3. For the custard, mix 1/2 cup cold milk and cornstarch then transfer to a pan over medium heat. Add remaining sugar, milk, vanilla extract and cream, bring to a boil then remove from heat and quickly whisk in egg yolks. Place over low heat and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Can be served hot or cold with pear pudding.

fresh yeast, caster sugar, milk, flour, salt, eggs , pears, lemon juice, almond flakes, butter, corn flour, vanilla, double cream

Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/19650 (may not work)