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Basic Custard

Basic Custard

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  • 60 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $2.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Core Ingredients

    • 🥚 1 egg
    • 🍬 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 🥛 1 cup skim milk
    • vanilla extract (optional)

STEPS

1

Beat egg and sugar together in a saucepan.

2

Add milk and mix thoroughly.

3

Place the saucepan with the egg/milk mixture inside another pan containing 1-2 inches of boiling water.

4

Stir constantly while cooking. Cook until foam disappears and custard coats the spoon. Remove from heat.

5

Add vanilla extract (optional), stir, and pour into individual dishes. Cool in the refrigerator. Custard will be soft.

6

Alternatively, beat together egg and sugar in a baking dish. Add milk and mix, including optional vanilla extract.

7

Set the baking dish in a shallow pan of hot water.

8

Bake at 350°F until the tip of a knife inserted into the center of the custard comes out clean (approximately 50-60 minutes). Do not overcook.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

63

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 9
    Carbs
  • 1
    Fats

💡 Custard can be served warm or chilled for later enjoyment.Using skim milk reduces fat content, but whole milk can be used for a richer flavor.Avoid over-stirring to prevent curdling.For a thicker consistency, consider adding a small amount of cornstarch to the mixture.