Pistachio Cardamom Custard with Cardamom Powder Sprinkle
Pistachio Cardamom Custard with Cardamom Powder Sprinkle is a delectable dessert that will leave your taste buds craving for more. This dish is a perfect blend of creamy custard, crunchy pistachios, and aromatic cardamom powder.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cooking Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the custard from burning.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy to ensure a smooth custard.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
Cooking Process:
1. In a saucepan, heat the milk, cream, salt, and cardamom powder over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until pale and fluffy.
3. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour the custard into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
7. Sprinkle chopped pistachios and cardamom powder on top before serving.
Appearance and Taste:
This Pistachio Cardamom Custard with Cardamom Powder Sprinkle is a beautiful pale green color with a creamy texture. The custard has a subtle nutty flavor from the pistachios and a warm, aromatic taste from the cardamom powder. The sprinkle of chopped pistachios and cardamom powder on top adds a delightful crunch and extra burst of flavor.
Type of Dish:
Dessert
3 Main Ingredients:
- Pistachios
- Cardamom Powder
- Milk
