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Boiled Custard

By: Angela 
"My mom and I always enjoyed preparing this recipe together during the holidays."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 quarts milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Cream together the eggs and sugar. Fill the lower pan of a double boiler 1/3 full of water, and bring to a low boil.
  2. In the top of the double boiler add the creamed mixture, milk and salt; stir until mixture thickens and coats a spoon. Serve warm or chilled.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 240 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 101mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by sofiesmagick   view full review
Classic custard cream recipe. If you want it thicker the trick is to use 3 tablespoons of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by liz Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Super simple and delicious added vanilla and put on direct heat since the double boiler wasn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by Danickstr   view full review
I liked the fact that it was just simple ingredients although i added vanilla. Not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by JDRABIK   view full review
This custard is too thin and bland
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2004 by JR-EGGE   view full review
Easy to make. I read the reviews and decided to exchange: Milk - I used a can of Carnation...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2010 by SuzyQsBread   view full review
Perfect boiled custard! FYI, this is SUPPOSED TO BE thinner than pudding (hence custard and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2005 by PartyofFive   view full review
Being pregnant in the summer and craving boiled custard of all things made me try this recipe....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Gluten Free Jeannie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this recipe for 7 (because that came out to 3 eggs). I used 2/3 cup of turbinado (raw)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by DEJUHASZ   view full review
Great recipe!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by Ms51   view full review
Pretty good- I took another reviewer's suggestion and added some flour for a thicker texture. ...

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