Step 1

For the malva pudding:

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 F.

Step 3

Beat eggs and sugar together, until white and fluffy. Then add apricot jam and mix through. Add melted butter, vinegar, milk and combine.

Step 4

Combine the dry ingredients together and add to the wet mixture until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Grease the oven silicone molds.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the silicone molds, then into a water bath for baking.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until baked through to a beautiful rich dark brown color.

Step 8

Use a toothpick to check doneness, if it comes out dry, you're good to go.

Step 9

For the sauce:

Step 10

In pot add cream, butter and sugar until melted. Then add brandy and allow to simmer for a few minutes, until alcohol is not as pungent.

Step 11

Poke small holes into Malva pudding using a took pick, while hot, pour the sauce over the Malva pudding. Let it soak for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Step 12

For the custard:

Step 13

Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl until combined.

Step 14

Then in a pot at medium heat, combine milk and vanilla extract and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 15

Then pour half the milk mixture into egg bowl as you continue to whisk, once well combined return the rest of the egg mixture to the pot at a low heat and continue to whisk. Don't stop whisking!

Step 16

Combine corn starch with water and continue to whisk as you pour the corn starch slurry into the pot.

Step 17

Continue to whisk to avoid clumps, the custard will start to thicken.

Step 18

To serve:

Step 19

Garnish with fresh mint and fruit. Serve with ice cream or custard and enjoy.