This is a very simple yet delicious recipe to follow from Franck, who will be demonstrating in the cookery theatre at this year's show. He will also be giving away a signed copy of his new cook book in our show free prize draw, so make sure you enter on the day!

Serves                          6 pots

Preparation time           15 minutes

Cooking time                45 minutes

Ingredients

Eggs                             4

Sugar                           150g

Vanilla pod                   1

Whole milk                   600ml

Method

1. Whisk the eggs and the caster sugar until pale.

2. Bring the milk to a simmer with the seeds from the vanilla pod and add the pod itself.

3. Remove the pod and pour on the eggs and mix well.

4. Fill the pots and cook in a bain marie at 130 degrees, gas mark ½ for 45 minutes.

5. Chill and serve.

Alternative flavours:

Coffee:  Add two tablespoons of soluble coffee to the milk in place of the vanilla.

Chocolate: Add two tablespoons of cocoa powder to the milk in place of the vanilla.

Cherry: Add the fruit to the bottom of the glass before filing with the mixture.

Franck's notes:

If you are using a glass pot be sure to place the glass on kitchen paper before pouring in the hot water in the tray for the bain marie. A piece of cardboard or folded tea towel works well also.

Enjoy!