GVC clone

[louikn]

Hi guys, wondering whos had experience with making gvc clone. Ive made some up and wondered if anybody has a recommended steeping time? I know for instance if i left it months it will be great but a guidline on minimum wpuld be great.
Thanks

[solac77]

The simple answer is try it over the days, weeks when you like it it's ready

[louikn]

Mar 19, 2018 21:47:06 GMT solac77 said:

The simple answer is try it over the days, weeks when you like it it's ready

Yes agreed..
Ive tried after the first week and all im getting so far is just the dulce de leche and not much custard..
Will be trying weekly

[Perpetua]

Dulce de Leche needs loads of steeping time for it to mellow out louikn . . . . Grant used to sell GVC pre-steeped, which was around 6 weeks IIRC. Personally I don't think custard recipes come into their own until they've had 3-4months to be at their best.

[louikn]

Mar 19, 2018 22:08:40 GMT Perpetua said:

Dulce de Leche needs loads of steeping time for it to mellow out louikn . . . . Grant used to sell GVC pre-steeped, which was around 6 weeks IIRC. Personally I don't think custard recipes come into their own until they've had 3-4months to be at their best.

Its the first time ive used DDL so was unsure as it is quite prominent at tge moment

[Perpetua]

Mar 20, 2018 12:15:26 GMT louikn said:

Mar 19, 2018 22:08:40 GMT Perpetua said:

Dulce de Leche needs loads of steeping time for it to mellow out louikn . . . . Grant used to sell GVC pre-steeped, which was around 6 weeks IIRC. Personally I don't think custard recipes come into their own until they've had 3-4months to be at their best.

Its the first time ive used DDL so was unsure as it is quite prominent at tge moment

It will be louikn . . . . and for some time as it's quite a dominant flavour as you've discovered. Time is your best friend if you use it.