1/4C Pohutukawa Stamens

500ml Full Fat Milk

5 Free Range Egg Yolks

80g Caster Sugar

dash of good quality Vanilla Essence

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1. In a heavy-based pan, put milk and stamens and heat until almost boiling.  Remove from heat and allow to cool.  Once cooled, sieve and put aside.

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2. While milk is cooling, whisk egg yolk and sugar together until pale, add the sieved milk and whisk together.  Add to a clean pot and put on medium heat, and stir with a wooden spoon.

 

3. When the mixture coats the back of the wooden spoon, it is ready. 

(you can tell by making a line on the back of the spoon with your finger)

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4. Put into a heatproof container and serve as a side dish with Christmas pudding or cake.

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**If you don't do eggs, replace the egg yolks with 1/4 cup of custard powder.  

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Enjoy this floral and decadent delight.

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