25/12/2025
SNACK + SIP 🍒🏏
Episode 2 - Caramelised Christmas Pudding with Custard + Cherry Gin Spritz
Forget the French toast, this is your Boxing Day treat!
CUSTARD
• 3 egg yolks
• 50gs caster sugar
• 250ml milk
• pinch of salt
• nub of butter
• dash of Cherry Gin
METHOD
• Separate the egg yolks from the whites and whisk the yolks with caster sugar until pale and smooth.
• In a heavy-based saucepan, gently heat the milk over medium heat until just starting to steam — do not boil.
• Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture a little at a time, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
• Return the custard to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove from the heat, add a dash of Cherry Gin, a pinch of salt, and finish with a nub of butter for a glossy, silky finish.
PUDDING
• Christmas pudding
• butter
• pinch of salt
• dash of Cherry Gin
METHOD
• Slice the Christmas pudding into thick slices.
• Heat butter in a frying pan over medium–high heat until foaming.
• Add the pudding slices and cook until a deep golden, caramelised crust forms, then flip once.
• Reduce the heat to medium, deglaze the pan with a dash of Cherry Gin and add a little more butter.
• Baste the pudding in the boozy butter glaze until glossy and heated through.
• Plate the pudding, finish with a pinch of salt, and generously pour over the warm custard.
CHERRY SPRITZ
• 45ml Cherry Gin
• 60ml sparkling wine
• 90ml ginger ale
• pinch of salt
METHOD
• Add all ingredients to a wine glass.
• Fill with ice and gently stir to combine.
• Garnish with a lime wheel and plenty of cherries.
Pudding on the plate, Cherry Spritz in hand, cricket on in the background.
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