Herrencreme (German Custard Dessert)

Herrencreme is a German dessert based on custard and cream.

Category: Dessert  ·  Serves 10

Ingredients

• 1 L milk
• 6 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 packets (88 g) German custard powder (e.g. Dr. Oetker)
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ L whipped cream
• Grated chocolate or chocolate sprinkles
• Rum

Instructions

1. Combine milk, sugar, salt, and custard powder in a saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until it has thickened.
2. Place a sheet of cling film on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and let cool completely.
3. Transfer the pudding to a bowl. Stir in rum and chocolate to taste.
4. Fold in the whipped cream.
5. Chill in fridge for about 2 hours.
6. Serve.

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