16th century custard

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350

Step 2

Ina a small pot heat heavy cream (don’t let it boil)

Step 3

Add saffron until the mixture turns yellow

Step 4

Add seasonings and sugar and incorporate the butter and salt

Step 5

Remove from heat

Step 6

In a separate bowl beat the egg and then pour the heated cream mixture in little by little at a time to temper the eggs stirring continuously and then add the chopped dates

Step 7

One combined pour into a ramekin and bake for 10 minutes until top is browned