Chocolate Cambridge Cream

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Chocolate Cambridge Cream

Recipe courtesy Jamie Oliver

 

3 vanilla pods

7 fluid ounces (200 milliliters) milk

13 fluid ounces (375 milliliters) double cream

8 large egg yolks, preferably organic

2 1/2 ounces (70 grams) caster sugar

1 heaped teaspoon cocoa powder

3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) good-quality chocolate, bashed up finely

Extra sugar, for caramelizing

Run a knife along the length of the vanilla pods, scraping out the seeds,

and then chop up the pods. Put the seeds and pods in to a thick-bottomed pan

with the milk and cream. Simmer slowly for 5 minutes for the flavor to

infuse.

 

In a bowl that will fit into the top of the pan, but not fall into the pan,

whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cocoa powder for a minute. Still slowly

whisking, add the vanilla-flavored milk and cream and keep whisking until

well mixed.

 

Add 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) of hot water to the dirty pan bring to a simmer

and put the bowl on top of the pan. Cook the custard slowly over the

simmering water for 5 minutes, stirring often until it coats the back of the

spoon.

 

Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a clean container. Discard the

vanilla pods.

 

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

 

Put 4 ovenproof serving dishes in a high-sided roasting tray. Divide the

chocolate between them and shake flat. Carefully divide the custard mix

between the dishes; making sure the chocolate isn't disturbed. Fill the tray

with water until it is halfway up the sides of the dishes.

 

Cook in the preheated oven for around 30 to 45 minutes until slightly wobbly

in the middle. Allow to cool, then sprinkle with some sugar, and caramelize

with a blowtorch.

 

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well-ventilated areas. When lighting a propane gas torch, place the torch on

a flat, steady surface, facing away from you. Light the match or lighter and

then open the gas valve. Light the gas jet, and blow out the match. Always

turn off the burner valve to " finger tight " when finished using the torch.

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Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Difficulty: Medium

 

 

 

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