Lychee Custard
Indulge in the heavenly combination of the exotic lychee flavor and a creamy velvety custard with this delightful Lychee Custard. This recipe boasts a luscious custard infused with the aromatic essence of juicy lychee chunks, creating a refreshing and unique dessert experience. Whether used as a filling for tarts, cakes, or choux pastries, every bite is a burst of lychee goodness. You can also add some vanilla paste to your custard for extra flavor!
Add <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of deseeded lychees to a blender jug. Blend on medium speed to form a chunky paste
Sieve the paste to separate the juice from the pulp
Transfer the lychee juice to a pot and reserve the pulp
Add <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of milk and <quantity>2</quantity> egg yolks
Add <quantity>44<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar and <quantity>14<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cornstarch
Whisk the mixture until homogeneous
Cook the mixture over medium low heat, whisking constantly until it thickens
Remove from the heat and add <quantity>14<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter. Whisk to combine
Add the lychee flesh and whisk to combine. Let it cool down completely. The lychee custard is ready
Enjoy adding it to various desserts!
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