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Orange Custard

Orange Custard is a classic Scottish dessert dish of orange-flavoured custard. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of Orange Custard.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating:

Tags : Sauce RecipesDessert RecipesMilk RecipesScottish Recipes

During the 18th century, oranges were an expensive luxury that were enjoyed by the rich. Many recipes were developed to make the most of this rare delicacy and this orange-flavoured custard has its origins in the port city of Dundee, also famous for its orange marmalade.

Ingredients:

5 oranges
6 egg yolks
300ml double cream
60g caster sugar

Method:

Juice the oranges then place the freshly-squeezed juice and the sugar in a pan. Heat gently, stirring all the while, until the sugar dissolves then increase the heat to medium and continue heating until the mixture is hot. Skim any scum off the surface then take the pan off the heat and set aside until almost cold.

Meanwhile, whisk together the egg yolks until pale and creamy before whisking in the double cream. Stir the egg and cream mixture into the orange mixture and stir to combine before returning the pan to the heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the custard thickens. Serve in small glass dishes garnished with a twist of orange zest.

Place each dainty in a paper case and serve.