description Junket Overview
Junket is a traditional milk dessert made by setting sweetened, flavored milk with rennet, an enzyme that coagulates milk. The result is a soft, lightly curdled or pudding-like preparation that is usually served chilled, sometimes with nutmeg, cinnamon, fruit, or cream. The dish is particularly associated with England, where older versions used cream, sugar, spices, and rosewater; it remains a subject of interest in traditional British food history.
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What is junket?
Junket is a traditional milk dessert made by setting sweetened, flavored milk with rennet. Rennet is an enzyme that causes the milk to coagulate into a soft, lightly curdled texture.
Is junket the same as custard?
Junket resembles a soft pudding, but it is set with rennet rather than thickened mainly by cooking eggs. It is commonly served chilled.
How is junket flavored and served?
Junket may be flavored with ingredients such as nutmeg or cinnamon. It can also be served with fruit or cream.
What gives junket its texture?
Rennet causes the milk proteins to set, producing junket's tender, lightly curdled texture. The finished dessert is softer and more delicate than many baked custards.
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