Anise blancmange with berries

Despite the fancy name this dessert couldn't be anymore simple. If you don't have any star anise simply replace with cinnamon or vanilla.

SERVES 10
TIME TO MAKE 5 - 15 mins
MEAL TYPE Dessert
SERVES 10
TIME TO MAKE 5 - 15 mins
MEAL TYPE Dessert

Method

  1. Place the first measure of milk in a saucepan with vanilla, anise and honey, heat slowly

  2. Mix the second measure of milk with the cornflour

  3. When milk in saucepan is just about to simmer very slowly pour in cornflour mixture and stir constantly until thickened

  4. Pour into serving dish and allow to cool

  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve

  6. Place fruit on top and serve

  • 1 litre
    milk reduced-fat , first measure
  • 1 tsp
    Vanilla essence
  • 2 tbsp
    Star anise
  • 2 tbsp
    Honey
  • 1/2 cup
    Cornflour
  • 100 ml
    milk reduced-fat , second measure
  • 1 1/2 cups
    Fresh berries
Per serve
  • Energy
    375kJ
  • Total Fat
    0.7g
  • Saturated Fat
    0.3g
  • Total Carbohydrate
    18.6g
  • Sugars
    9.8g
  • Total Fat
    0.2g
  • Sodium
    88mg

Method

  1. Place the first measure of milk in a saucepan with vanilla, anise and honey, heat slowly

  2. Mix the second measure of milk with the cornflour

  3. When milk in saucepan is just about to simmer very slowly pour in cornflour mixture and stir constantly until thickened

  4. Pour into serving dish and allow to cool

  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve

  6. Place fruit on top and serve