Herrencreme (German Custard Dessert)

Herrencreme is a German dessert based on custard and cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 L milk
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 packets (88 g) German custard powder (e.g. Dr. Oetker)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ΒΌ L whipped cream
  • Grated chocolate or chocolate sprinkles
  • Rum

Procedure

  1. Combine milk, sugar, salt, and custard powder in a saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until it has thickened.
  2. Place a sheet of cling film on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and let cool completely.
  3. Transfer the pudding to a bowl. Stir in rum and chocolate to taste.
  4. Fold in the whipped cream.
  5. Chill in fridge for about 2 hours.
  6. Serve.