Upside-Down Cakes Blueberry with Crème Anglaise

Upside-Down Cakes Blueberry with Crème Anglaise

Servings: 6
Calories: 2314

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
  • 1 oz soft light brown sugar
  • 3 ½ oz Columbia Fruit frozen blueberries
  • 4 oz granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz self-rising flour
  • 1 vanilla pod, split in half, lengthways
  • 7 fl oz whole milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Grease the muffin tin.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar into each hole and top with equal quantities of the blueberries.
  • Whisk the butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, whisking well after each addition until combined.
  • Add the vanilla extract, sift in the flour, and fold in gently.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the holes in the tin.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until well risen and golden brown.
  • Leave to cool slightly.
  • For the crème anglaise, cook the vanilla pod and milk in a saucepan over a low heat for 5 minutes, until hot, but not boiling.
  • Remove the vanilla pod, scrape out the seeds, and add to the milk.
  • In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until combined.
  • Pour in the hot milk and whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour the mixture back into the pan.
  • Cook the mixture over a low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Invert the muffin tin over a large serving plate and leave for 2–3 minutes before taking off the tin.
  • Serve immediately with the crème anglaise.