Maple Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce, Hazelnuts & Maple Syrup
A delicious custard cream with maple syrup.

A delicious custard cream with maple syrup.
Info
Prep Time:
10mCook Time:
20mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
Serves 4-6 For the salted caramel hazelnut sauce- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp salt (preferably coarse)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (35% fat)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Mini stroopwafel-style cookies, for serving
Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the maple syrup, sugar, and corn syrup. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. If needed, brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
Allow the mixture to boil, stirring for about 10 minutes, until it reaches 115°C (240°F).
Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream and butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to a glass jar and let it cool. Once cooled, stir in the chopped hazelnuts and sea salt.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until thickened. (For convenience, the sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.)
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and salt. Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
Add the heavy cream, maple syrup, sugar, and egg yolks, and mix well.
Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Continue stirring and watch for bubbles forming. Once it begins to boil, cook for 1 more minute while stirring constantly, then add the butter and mix until fully incorporated.
Strain the cream through a fine sieve and divide into serving glasses or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Remove the creams from the refrigerator and spoon the salted caramel hazelnut sauce over the top. Garnish with a mini stroopwafel cookie and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
For an extra layer of texture, lightly toast the hazelnuts just before adding them to the sauce to enhance their aroma and crunch.