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Lavender Custard
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 90 Minutes
Servings: 4
Great for a high tea or a garden pary
Ingredients:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
7 lavender, spikes
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup whipped cream, whipped
Directions:
1. Combine cream, milk, honey, sugar, salt and lavender in double boiler.
2. Cook for 10 minutes over hot simmering water, stir frequently.
3. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks.
4. Add 1/2 cup of custard to the yolks, mixing well.
5. Return to double boiler and stir until thickens.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Strain custard to remove lavender and put in a bowl.
8. Put waxed paper across custard to prevent skin from forming.
9. Chill until set.
10. Before serving, whip cream and fold in custard.
By RecipeOfHealth.com