Cape Mandarin

Indulge in the zesty elegance of Cape Mandarin, a luscious dessert that combines the sweet citrus burst of fresh mandarin oranges with a silky homemade custard. This easy-to-make recipe highlights a velvety custard infused with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, layered over juicy mandarin segments for a tantalizing contrast of flavors and textures. Topped with airy whipped cream and garnished with fresh mint leaves, this chilled treat is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining or a family indulgence, Cape Mandarin is ready in under 40 minutes of active time and serves four, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion. Keywords: easy dessert, mandarin orange recipe, homemade custard, creamy chilled treat, citrus dessert, entertaining ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Mandarin oranges
• 100 grams Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 500 milliliters Whole milk
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 200 milliliters Whipped cream
• 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves

Directions

Step 1

Peel the mandarin oranges and separate the segments. Remove seeds and any membranes, if present. Reserve a few segments for garnish.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent lumps.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Gradually add a small ladle of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking continuously to temper them.

Step 5

Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and stir constantly over low heat until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Layer the peeled mandarin segments at the bottom of small serving bowls or dessert glasses.

Step 8

Pour the warm custard over the mandarin segments until they are fully covered. Let the custards cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Step 9

Before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each dessert. Sprinkle with a light pinch of ground cinnamon and garnish with reserved mandarin segments and fresh mint leaves.

Step 10

Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing, creamy treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1076.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1260.5

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 651.2mg	0%
Sodium 239.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 165.7g
Protein 28.9g	0%

Vitamin D 302.1IU	0%
Calcium 875.1mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1473.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 60.4%