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KP+: Fig Leaf Milk Jam

A spread for the ages! Part of FIG-LEAF-PALOOZA!

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Nicola Lamb
Jul 16, 2023
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Inspired by Hainanese Kaya, this Fig Leaf Milk Jam is an incredibly satisfying, rich spread goes with everything. Curd adjacent, it is a blend of eggs, sugar and infused cream. Cooked gently over a bain-marie until thick, it is rich and fudgy with so much aroma.

The intoxicating flavour of fig leaf adds a stunning lay. Try using it as a layer in a cake f…

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