Bourtaka Muhallabieh (Orange Custard With Caramel)

Ingredients

• 8 egg yolks
• 4 tablespoons caster sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 800 ml milk (low-fat is fine)
• vanilla essence, to taste
• 6 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
• 225 g granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Directions

1. 1

   Beat the eggs and sugar lightly in the top of a double boiler, add the salt and heated milk, while stirring continuously.

2. 2

   Place the pan over hot water and stir until the custard thickens.

3. 3

   Remove the pan from the heat and place it over cold water to cool the custard.

4. 4

   Flavour the custard with vanilla.

5. 5

   Arrange the orange slices in a shallow glass dish and when the custard is cold pour it over the orange slices.

6. 6

   In a heavy-based pan, heat the sugar until it has melted but not browned and then slowly add the hot water and orange zest; stir and cook for 1 minute, then pour over the top of the custard.