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Recipe: Sage Custard with Coffee Caramel and Plum Sauce

JBF Editors

Andrea Lekberg's recipe for sage custard with coffee caramel and plum sauce, adapted by the James Beard Foundation

Andrea Lekberg's recipe for sage custard with coffee caramel and plum sauce, adapted by the James Beard Foundation

JBF Editors

Mon, May 16, 2016

Often relegated to a supporting role in a roast …

Often relegated to a supporting role in a roast or soup, earthy sage is front and center in this creamy custard from New Jersey-based pastry chef Andrea Lekberg. A strong coffee-spiked caramel keeps the dessert's richness in check, while a simple sauce made from plum jam adds a crowning touch of sweetness. Get the recipe here.