Douglas Fir Pine Custard with Blood Orange Curd and Coconut Tuille

An impressive vegetarian dessert featuring pine-infused custard, vibrant blood orange curd, and crisp coconut tuille biscuits.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1213.1 kcals 4852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 78.7 grams 314.8 grams
Fat 92.1 grams 368.5 grams
Protein 19.1 grams 76.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Sugar
For the custard
175
g
Caster Sugar
For the curd
85
g
Icing Sugar
Sifted, for the tuilles
Dairy
300
ml
Double Cream
For the custard
6
piece
Egg Yolks
For the custard
300
ml
Whole Milk
For the custard
110
g
Butter
For the curd
4
piece
Free-Range Eggs
Beaten, for the curd
50
g
Unsalted Butter
For the tuilles
Fruits
4
piece
Blood Oranges
Zest and juice for the curd
85
g
Coconut
Fresh or desiccated, for the tuilles
GrainsCereals
25
g
Plain Flour
For the tuilles
NutsSeeds
1
sprig
Douglas Fir Pine
For the custard
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
For the tuilles

Steps

  • Bring the double cream and milk to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Whisk egg yolks and caster sugar in a bowl before pouring in the hot liquid.
  • Cook mixture on low heat until it reaches 82°C, then add fir sprig and boil.
  • Let custard infuse and cool for one hour before straining through a fine sieve.
  • Cover surface with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge.
  • Combine orange zest, juice, butter, and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  • Beat in eggs and whisk until thickened, then cool completely.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C and line a tray with parchment.
  • Melt butter and set aside to cool while remaining runny.
  • Process coconut until fine and blend with icing sugar, flour, egg whites, and butter.
  • Spread teaspoons of paste into 7cm circles on the tray.
  • Bake for seven minutes until golden and shape over a rolling pin while warm.
  • Plate orange curd, top with whipped custard, and garnish with tuilles.