Ratafia cream

• 1×4 oz (113 g) packet ratafias
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Crush the ratafias with a rolling pin and spread on a baking tray. Set under a moderate grill to brown them lightly, then allow to cool. Put the cold water into a teacup, sprinkle in the gelatine and leave to soak for 5 minutes.

Gently heat the milk in a saucepan. In a mixing bowl, blend the egg yolks and sugar together with a wooden spoon. Stir in the hot milk and blend well. Return th