Steamed Ladyfinger Custard With Raisins

Ingredients

• 12 ladyfinger biscuits
• 1 oz granulated sugar
• 1 pint milk
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Butter for greasing
• Raisins or preserved cherries for decoration

Method

1. 1 Grease a 1.5-quart mold with butter. Line the bottom and sides with raisins or cherries.
2. 2 Whisk eggs, yolks, milk, sugar, and vanilla together until well combined.
3. 3 Break ladyfingers into pieces. Layer biscuits and custard in the mold, alternating until full.
4. 4 Cover the mold with buttered parchment paper. Steam gently for 1 hour.