Rhubarb and Custard Brulee
- 1 lb fresh rhubarb, trimmed
- 12 cup superfine sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 8 egg yolks
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Thinly slice rhubarb and place in a saucepan with half the sugar and water; cook gently for 10 minutes until the rhubarb is tender but still bright pink; cover and leave to cool.
- Use a fork to mix together the egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a bowl.
- In another saucepan, add the milk; bring almost to a boil; gradually stir the milk into the yolk mixture, then strain back into the saucepan.
- Bring the milk back to an almost boil, then decrease the heat and cook very gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the custard thickly coats the back of the spoon.
- Pour the custard into a bowl, cover with a saucer and leave to cool.
- Arrange 6 ramekins or custard cups on a tray and fill with alternating spoonfuls of rhubarb and custard; chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
- About 25 minutes before serving, sprinkle the tops of the custards with the powdered sugar (no need to sift) and caramelize with a blowtorch.
- Leave at room temperature until serving.
fresh rhubarb, sugar, water, egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla, milk, powdered sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rhubarb-and-custard-br-l-e-288434 (may not work)