Valentines Day Dinner & Dessert Ideas By Jamie Oliver

Ingredients

• 600 ml Whole Milk (organic whole milk, best for custard)
• 1 pod Vanilla Bean (split lengthwise and scrape seeds; can substitute with extract)
• 100 g White Granulated Sugar (for caramel)
• 60 g White Granulated Sugar (for custard mixture)
• 2 pcs Large Free-Range Eggs (room temperature)
• 4 pcs Egg Yolks (separated from whites; keep whites for later use)
• 2 pcs Passion Fruit Pulp (fresh pulp only, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Make Dark Caramel

   Place 100 g white sugar and 2‑3 Tbsp water in a frying pan over medium heat. Let it melt, turn golden, then darken to a deep amber without stirring. Remove from heat once the caramel reaches a dark brown color.

   Time: PT5M

2. Infuse Milk with Vanilla

   In a saucepan, combine 600 ml whole milk with the scraped seeds (and pod) of 1 vanilla bean. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5‑8 minutes, then remove from heat and discard the pod.

   Time: PT8M

3. Whisk Eggs and Sugar

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 whole eggs, 4 egg yolks, and 60 g white sugar until the mixture lightens to a pale golden color.

   Time: PT3M

4. Temper Egg Mixture with Milk

   Slowly pour the hot vanilla‑infused milk into the egg‑sugar mixture while whisking constantly. This gently raises the temperature without scrambling the eggs.

   Time: PT2M

5. Coat Molds with Caramel

   Drizzle a thin layer of the dark caramel into each heart‑shaped ramekin, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside.

   Time: PT5M

6. Water‑Bath Bake

   Place the ramekins on a baking tray, add about 1 inch of hot water to the tray, and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 30 minutes. The gentle heat creates a wobbly, silky custard.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 150°C

7. Cool in Water Bath

   Remove the tray from the oven and let the ramekins sit in the water bath for about 1 hour until they reach room temperature.

   Time: PT1H

8. Refrigerate

   Transfer the cooled ramekins to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before unmolding.

   Time: PT4H

9. Serve with Passion Fruit

   To serve, run a thin knife around each ramekin, invert onto a plate, and drizzle fresh passion fruit pulp over the top.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

27 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

0 g