Boiled Custard For Christmas Holiday

Bettyskitchen's picture

Dec. 09, 2010

Ingredients

Egg yolks/2 whole eggs 3
Flour 1/2 Teaspoon
Sugar 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Milk 2 Cup (32 tbs)
Vanilla 1/2 Teaspoon
Salt 1 Dash (A Few Grains)

Directions

Scald 2 cups milk in a medium-sized saucepan over low to medium heat. Stir in ¼ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon flour, and a few grains of salt. Return to heat, and let the mixture come almost to boiling. Beat eggs in a medium to large mixing bowl. Gradually add hot milk mixture, beating continually. Pour the mixture back into saucepan and return to heat. Cook until the custard coats a spoon. Remove from heat. DO NOT BOIL. Stir until the custard begins to cool, and add ½ teaspoon vanilla. Pour into a nice bowl for serving. To serve, use a ladle to fill small cups or glasses. This is best served while very warm. Enjoy! From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family have the best Christmas ever! Love, Betty

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 104Calories from Fat 40

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g6.2%

Saturated Fat 2 g10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 54 mg2.25%

Total Carbohydrates 13 g4.3%

Dietary Fiber %

Sugars 12 g

Protein 4 g8%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet