Herrencreme (German Custard Dessert)

Ingredients

• 1000 mlMilk
• 75 gSugar
• 88 gPudding powder
• 0.3 gSalt
• 250 mlCream
• 50 gChocolate
• 30 mlRum

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the custard

   • Combine milk, sugar, salt and custard powder in a saucepan and whisk until smooth.
   • Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes briefly to a boil.
   • Remove from heat.
2. 2

   Cool down

   • Place a sheet of cling film directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
   • Let cool completely to room temperature.
3. 3

   Flavor and mix

   • Transfer the cooled pudding to a bowl.
   • Stir in rum and grated chocolate to taste.
4. 4

   Fold in cream

   • Whip the cream until stiff (if not already whipped) and gently fold it into the pudding until smooth and airy.
5. 5

   Chill and serve

   • Chill the dessert covered in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
   • Serve topped with extra grated chocolate if desired.