By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on October 3, 2026
Serves 1
2336 cal · 25 min
Doctor Who-Inspired Cardamom Custard Mousse
Recipe GLPRd7de0dee21353f
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Average rating: 3.8 (1)
A luxurious British-inspired dessert featuring a silky cardamom-infused custard mousse. Crushed cardamom pods are steeped in hot cream to create a fragrant, exotic flavor foundation. Egg yolks are gently whisked with sugar and salt, then carefully tempered with the hot cardamom cream to create a rich, velvety custard mousse. Finished with a touch of vanilla extract, this elegant dessert captures a touch of whimsy and sophistication. Serve on its own or with optional sliced bananas for added freshness and texture.
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Ingredients
3 large large egg yolks
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp kosher salt
4 pods cardamom pods, crushed
2 cup heavy cream
1½ tsp vanilla extract
sliced bananas (optional)
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream with the crushed cardamom pods. Heat over medium heat until steam begins to rise from the surface and the cream is steaming hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the cardamom infuse while you prepare the egg yolk mixture.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and kosher salt until the mixture becomes pale and thick, about 2–3 minutes of whisking.
Slowly pour the hot cardamom cream into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly. This gentle tempering ensures the eggs cook evenly without scrambling. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Return the mixture to the saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring gently and continuously, until the custard reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, about 3–4 minutes. The mixture should be thick and coat the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the cardamom pods and ensure a silky texture.
Transfer the warm custard to a serving bowl or glass. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled and set into a mousse-like consistency.
Serve the cardamom custard mousse topped with sliced bananas if desired.
Comments
This is a single-serving dessert that uses pantry staples available at any Charlotte chain—cardamom is stocked at Harris Teeter and Walmart, and the rest are basic items. The stated 25 minutes ignores the time to whip cream and custard properly; budget 40 minutes total including chilling. At roughly $3 to $4 for one serving because heavy cream and eggs are not cheap per portion, it's an indulgent treat rather than an everyday dessert. The mousse does not keep well overnight, so plan to eat it the same night, and the single-serving yield means it suits a solo diner or someone who wants to make it twice for a pair.
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