Easy Homemade Boiled Custard
Discover the joy of boiled custard—a creamy delight that adds a touch of luxury to your holiday celebrations. Its rich and velvety texture makes every bite a decadent experience, perfect for savoring the festive spirit.
Ingredients
- 1 quart whole milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the milk to a double boiler and bring the water to a simmer. Stir the milk occasionally, until it is heated throughout, about 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl for 60 seconds on medium-low speed until they are light and fluffy. Add the sugar and mix well.
- Temper the eggs by ladling some hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking. Do this until the eggs are warm and the liquid thins out.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture into the hot milk remaining in the double boiler. Add it slowly while whisking.
- Leave the liquid to continue cooking over medium heat for about 10 more minutes. The custard is thick enough and done cooking once you can coat the back of a spoon. An instant-read thermometer helps a lot in this recipe. The custard is done cooking when the thermometer reads 180F.
- Remove the liquid from the boiler and stir in vanilla.
- Transfer it to a heat-safe container and chill for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 97mgSugar: 31g
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