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Boiled Custard I

By: Sue  
"This is a very simple and delicious homemade, vanilla custard."

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Fill the lower pan of a double boiler 1/3 full of water, and bring to a low boil. Pour milk into upper pot, and place over boiling water. Heat until small bubbles form around the edges of the milk. Stir in sugar, and continue stirring until it dissolves.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs until light yellow. Remove about 1/2 cup hot milk, and gradually stir it into the eggs. Slowly mix the egg mixture into the milk in the pan.
  3. Mix together cornstarch and water; slowly stir into custard. Bring custard to a boil, and remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 157 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 116mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2003 by CULINARY_PRINCESS 
Not a whole lot of flavor in this one. Would be better if served with a sauce. Kids don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2004 by UDIGTHIS 
A perfect recipe. Quick, simple and turns out exactly as a custard should -- subtle, yet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2003 by MARMALADEE 
This was a great recipe! It took fifteen minutes to make, and satisfied the whole families... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2003 by JDRABIK 
I found this custard very bland; it tastes like cornstarch. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by ethelmay 
I searched books and the internet but could not find a custard that would meet my families... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2006 by Diane 
Absolutely Perfect! Came out perfectly first time. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by KRANEY 
I used this custard in a trifle dessert (layered cake dessert with cake, custard, and fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by Becca 
I followed the recipe exactly & it was delicious! We were looking for a natural alternative... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by Laura M. 
No problems, using raw milk and tempering my eggs. I also used 2 egg yolks instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by CREEPER00 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Previous reviewer was right on target...bland and tasted like cornstarch. MORE

 
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