Mint Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the milk, vanilla essence to the boil in a heavy-based saucepan.
2. 2
   Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until white in colour.
3. 3
   Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture.
4. 4
   Return the custard back to a clean saucepan and gently reheat until the custard coasts the back of your spoon.
5. 5
   Do not boil.
6. 6
   Refrigerate until cold and fold in creme de menthe and mint leaves.