BOURTAKA MUHALLABIEH (ORANGE CUSTARD WITH CARAMEL)

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A Lebanese Orange Custard with Caramel, which I'm posting for the 2005 Zaar World Tour, adapted from a recipe in from the Bay Books' publication: 'The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking'. This dessert can be eaten warm or chilled.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 egg yolks
4 tablespoons caster sugar
1 pinch salt
800 ml milk (low-fat is fine)
vanilla essence, to taste
6 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon orange zest
225 g granulated sugar
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs and sugar lightly in the top of a double boiler, add the salt and heated milk, while stirring continuously.
  • Place the pan over hot water and stir until the custard thickens.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and place it over cold water to cool the custard.
  • Flavour the custard with vanilla.
  • Arrange the orange slices in a shallow glass dish and when the custard is cold pour it over the orange slices.
  • In a heavy-based pan, heat the sugar until it has melted but not browned and then slowly add the hot water and orange zest; stir and cook for 1 minute, then pour over the top of the custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 269.9, Sodium 99.5, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 21.3, Protein 8.7

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