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COFFEE CUSTARD

Almond milk simmers with agar until dissolved, sweetens with maple syrup, and takes on instant coffee and kuzu for a softly set custard crowned with toasted pecans and maple crystals.

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In 2 1/2 quart pot, combine milk and agar. Soak agar 5 minutes .

  2. 2

    Bring mixture to , lower heat, and uncovered for about 5 minutes or more, until agar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add maple syrup and stir until combined.

  4. 4

    Dissolve kuzu and coffee in water until there are no lumps. Add to milk mixture and until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes .

  5. 5

    Lightly oil ramekins and sprinkle 2 teaspoons maple crystals in bottom of each ramekin.

  6. 6

    Pour custard into ramekins. Refrigerate to set.

  7. 7

    When custard is set, run paring knife around side of each ramekin to separate custard. Invert custard onto plate. Garnish with pecans.

📋Details

Meal Typemain
Seasonspring, summer, autumn, winter

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
19%
💧Water
38%
🌍Earth
29%
💨Air
14%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat2%
Entropy5%
Reactivity93%
0.053
Heat
0.126
Entropy
2.363
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

471.13cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
24%
of 2000 cal
protein3.85g3%
carbs62.5g53%
fat24.5g47%
% Daily Value
Protein
3.85g8%
Carbs
62.5g23%
Fat
24.5g31%
Fiber
9.02g32%
Sugar
46.48g93%
Sodium
131.33mg6%