This classic French egg custard gets its flavor boost from Grand Marnier® orange liqueur. Plan ahead to refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. This is an elegant, yet simple dessert.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 9 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 Tablespoons Grand Marnier®
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- Topping:
- 4 Tablespoons freshly-grated orange zest
- 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier®
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Beat eggs with sugar until thick and creamy. While stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, add cream in a slow and steady stream, then mix in vanilla and Grand Marnier®.
Divide mixture into 6 custard cups and place the cups in a 2-inch deep baking pan. Place baking pan on center oven rack and carefully pour in hot water to surround the cups in water 1 inch deep. Bake for 35 minutes until center is set.
Remove from oven and pan. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, blend orange zest with 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier®. Top each of the custards with the zest mixture.
Yield: 6 servings
Beat eggs with sugar until thick and creamy. While stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, add cream in a slow and steady stream, then mix in vanilla and Grand Marnier®.
Divide mixture into 6 custard cups and place the cups in a 2-inch deep baking pan. Place baking pan on center oven rack and carefully pour in hot water to surround the cups in water 1 inch deep. Bake for 35 minutes until center is set.
Remove from oven and pan. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, blend orange zest with 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier®. Top each of the custards with the zest mixture.
Yield: 6 servings
