Egg Custard
Description
This International dessert features Eggs, Sugar, Milk. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Little grated nutmeg 1.
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Beat the eggs with a fork, add the sugar and warmed milk.
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The milk MUST NOT BOIL, otherwise it will curdle the eggs.
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Pour into a greased pie dish or basin, grating the nutmeg on top.
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BAKED CUSTARD 1.
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Half fill a dish, slightly larger than the pie dish, with cold water.
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Stand the pie dish in this, then
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bake for about 1 1/4 hours in the centre of a slow oven (275-300F (149&# 194;°C) Gas mark 1-2) until firm.
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Too geat a heat causes curdling and will spoil the custard.
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STEAMED CUSTARD 1.
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Put the basin into the steamer over very hot water, and cook steadily for about 1 1/4 hours.
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The water must never boil, otherwise the custard will curdle.
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Test with your fingers, if you can just bear it in the water the heat is just right.
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Cool slightly, then you can turn out the custard
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 91.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.6g6%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 95.0mg32%
- Sodium 67.0mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 8.5g
- Protein 6.3g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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