Vanilla Custard with Red Lentil & Oat Crumble

This Vanilla Custard with Red Lentil and Honey Oat Crumble is an easy, comforting dessert that’s perfect for hosting or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The smooth, creamy vanilla custard pairs beautifully with a crunchy, wholesome crumble made from red lentils, oats, and naturally sweetened with BeeMaid Honey, adding a delightful nutty sweetness and texture. It’s a clever twist on a classic crumble that’s both nourishing and indulgent, making it a crowd-pleaser that you can whip up with minimal effort anytime you want a delicious homemade treat.

Gluten Free

Nut Free

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Lentil and Oat Crumble

1 Cup

Red Lentils

1 Cup

Oats

1 Tbsp

BeeMaid Honey

2 Tsp

Cinnamon

1/2 Cup

Raw Almonds

Optional:

Shaved Coconut

Vanilla Custard

1/2 Cup

Sugar

Egg Yolks

Eggs

1 Tsp

Vanilla Extract

1 Cup

Milk

1 Cup

Cream

Pinch

Salt

Directions

1.Combine yolks & eggs with sugar. Whisk in milk and cream. Strain mixture and then portion custard into ramekins.
Place ramekins in a high sided baking pan & fill with water half way up the ramekins. Cover with foil and bake at 325°F

2.Once the centers (size of a penny) remain a little jiggly, remove from oven and cool before setting in the fridge.

3.Bring a medium pot of water to the boil, add lentils and simmer for 5 minutes or until just tender but hold their shape. Drain lentils and spread out on a tray. Allow to steam dry and cool.

4.Preheat your oven to 150°C (325°F).

5.Combine the lentils, oats, BeeMaid Honey, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons canola oil and mix. Spread the coated lentils on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and combine with coconut and almonds. Place in oven again and keep baking for another 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so.

6.When the crumble is finished allow to cool at room temperature to firm up and get crunchy. Top custard with crumble and enjoy!