Southern Boiled Custard Recipe
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Southern Boiled Custard

By: Cathy 
"A wonderful winter beverage that is part custard, and part heaven. Don't be afraid to try this recipe using almond or rum flavoring instead of the traditional vanilla extract."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Into the lower pot of a double boiler, add water. In the upper pot, add milk. Heat through over medium heat.
  2. Beat eggs together until light. Add sugar and mix well. Pour a small portion of hot milk into the eggs and sugar to warm and thin this portion. Pour slowly into hot milk.
  3. Cook, stirring constantly until it will coat a spoon. Do not over cook. Add vanilla extract. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 216 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 144mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by kingking   view full review
Yes, in the south this is a beverage. I make this every year around the holidays, it's very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by VICKEYA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The recipe sounded good, but the "don't overcook" and "coats spoon" statements were vague. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2005 by SALLY22   view full review
Cooking the mixture too high or too long or not "tempering" properly will cause it to taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by ashpaz   view full review
This is a nice recipe and is most definitely a drink. Those of us from the south always drink...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by Susie Holm   view full review
I have a friend that grew up in the south and I made this for her this Christmas; she...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by Charlie T   view full review
This is similar to my mother's recipe. Excellent flavor, but a little too sweet for me. Next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by 10000mb.com   view full review
My mother made us make this...every single year at Christmas. The difference from this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by Mississippi Gal   view full review
I am a 5th generation Southern woman from Mississippi and this recipe is right on it! Yes,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by saraL   view full review
OK...This is an awesome boiled custard. It is not a drink...sorry Cathy. If made correctly it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by pete   view full review
Way to go, Cathy! perfect! This recipe is the basis for many favs; egg nog, all french ice...

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