Vegemite Caramel Ice Cream Toast

1 . Stage

On the side, add 1 tablespoon water and Vegemite and mix. Set side.

2 . Stage

In a small pan, add sugar and 2 tbsp water. Turn on medium heat and cook without much movement for 8 mins until golden brown.

3 . Stage

Add heavy cream, Vegemite water mixture, and whisk. Turn off the heat and add butter and stir until it melts.

4 . Stage

Return to low heat and simmer for 3 mins then remove from heat. Store in a container and let it cool for 15 mins or chill until ready to use.

5 . Stage

In a large bowl whisk together egg yolks, sugar and salt. In a large pot over medium heat combine heavy cream, whole milk and vanilla bean. Bring to a slight simmer and cook for 6 minutes then take it off the heat.

6 . Stage

To temper the egg mixture, slowly pour the warm milk mixture slowly into the sugar egg mixture whilewhisking. Pour the mixture back into the pot and simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, 3 mins.

7 . Stage

Strain the mixture through fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic down directly onto the mixture, and transfer to the freezer for 1 hour.

8 . Stage

Prepare automatic ice cream maker per the manufacturers instructions. Pour in the chilled ice cream base and allow it to churn for 25 minutes until it reaches to a custard consistency.

9 . Stage

In a container or loaf pan, add one layer of ice cream and then drizzle with a spoon full of caramel. Repeat three times. Transfer back to the the freezer and let the ice cream firm up for 6 hours or overnight.

10 . Stage

 Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a small saucepan over medium-heat, melt stir until it becomes browned butter. Whisk in honey and remove from the heat.

11 . Stage

 Cut the shokupan bread into a large cube and cut out the inside. Brush the bread withthe honey butter. Place the bread on a baking sheet and toast for 10 mins until brown.

12 . Stage

Assemble the toast: On a large plate, add the cubed bread into the hollow bread, top with 2 scoops of icecream, sprinkle with chocolate tim tams, and enjoy.