Dutch Coffee Custard (hopjesvla)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons custard powder
• 1 5/8 cups whole milk, divided
• 5/8 cup sugar
• 7 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 egg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together the custard powder and 1/2 cup of the milk; set aside. sprinkle the sugar into a saucepan over medium heat. when the sugar begins to caramelize, add the remaining milk and coffee to the pan, and bring to a boil. at this stage, the caramel will become very crusty. reduce heat to low, and cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. stir in the custard powder mixture, and cook, stirring until the custard thickens. remove from heat, and whisk in the egg yolk.
• in a clean glass or metal bowl, whip the egg until soft peaks form. fold the egg carefully into the custard mixture. transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate until firm.