Are you looking for a sweet and creamy treat to satisfy your cravings? Look no further than custard, a rich and velvety dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. With its smooth texture, delightful flavor, and versatility, custard is a popular choice for home cooks and professional chefs alike. Whether you prefer a classic crème brûlée or a silky vanilla custard, this versatile dessert can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. In this article, we will delve into the world of custard, exploring its history, variations, and providing a step-by-step guide to making the perfect custard at home. So, grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating this delectable dessert.
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CUSTARD
Custard is a British institution! Sponge puddings and crumbles just wouldn't be the same without it! This will make a custard of a pouring consistency. IMPORTANT: In order to have a smooth (not lumpy) custard, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and stir constantly! If you have to walk away from the stove, remove saucepan from heat. Another delicious find from Great British Cooking.
Provided by truebrit
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of the milk with the cornstarch in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- When the cornstarch is dissolved, slowly add the rest of the milk and sugar, and cook over moderate heat until the sauce starts to thicken and comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolks with a fork.
- Take a cup of the sauce, and slowly add to the eggs, beating briskly as you pour.
- Return the egg/sauce mixture to the saucepan, stirring into the hot sauce.
- Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, and add the vanilla extract.
- Pour custard into a jug or pitcher, and serve.
- Tip: To prevent custard forming a skin as it cools, cover jug with plastic wrap.
SIMPLE CUSTARD
This is my own alteration of a few different recipes. Not too rich or too sweet as many egg custards can be. Can be served warm immediately or cold.
Provided by chloea
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook and stir milk, vanilla extract, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove mixture from heat before it comes to a boil.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Set saucepan back over low heat. Pour in egg mixture slowly, whisking constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat the bottom of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
EGG CUSTARD
Treat the family to this baked egg custard for a comforting dessert. Serve warm or leave to cool in the fridge overnight and enjoy with poached fruit
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Beat together the eggs, vanilla and sugar with a wooden spoon until combined. Mix in the milk and cream and pour into a medium-sized dish. Finely grate over a generous grating of nutmeg.
- Half-fill a roasting tin with water to make a bain-marie. Place the dish in the tin so that the water comes about three-quarters of the way up the sides of the dish. Bake for 45-50 mins, or until just set with a slight wobble in the centre. Serve warm or leave to cool in the fridge overnight. Serve with poached fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
EGG CUSTARD
This is one of my favorite foods when I am feeling blah. It is sweet and comforting and full of mild protein. Use custard cups or one casserole bowl.
Provided by The Angerers
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour egg mixture into 6 custard cups; sprinkle tops with nutmeg. Place cups in a baking pan and fill pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until custards are set, about 1 hour. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 56.7 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
BAKED CUSTARD
Enjoy this smooth and creamy custard that's baked to perfection. Perfect dessert to treat your family!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt with wire whisk or fork. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into six 6-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Place cups in 13x9-inch pan on oven rack. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups (see box, below).
- Bake about 45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Remove cups from water. Cool about 30 minutes. Unmold and serve warm, or refrigerate and unmold before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
BASIC VANILLA CUSTARD
My mother's recipe--eat on its own or pour over canned peaches or guavas or, my fave, bread pudding. If you are really grossed out by the possibility of flecks of egg white in your custard, you can either pass it through a fine-mesh sieve or substitute four yolks for the two whole eggs.
Provided by Miss_Amy
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Have eggs ready in a bowl, and set aside where it will be within reach.
- Using a whisk, combine milk, sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat on stovetop. Allow milk to scald (heat to the point when tiny bubbles form around edges of pan). Whisk occasionally to prevent cornstarch from clumping on bottom edges of pan.
- Remove milk mixture from heat, preferably to a burner that's turned off.
- Mix about 2 tablespoons of scalded milk mixture into eggs using whisk, then introduce eggs into milk mixture in a slow stream, whisking milk mixture constantly.
- Immediately return pan to heat and whisk gently until custard thickens, another two or three minutes. Do not allow to boil. (If you find that you have egg white strands in custard, feel free to pass it through a fine-mesh sieve into a different bowl now.)
- Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 110.1, Sodium 95.9, Carbohydrate 26.3, Sugar 16.8, Protein 7.2
HOMEMADE CUSTARD
Once you've cracked this technique for silky smooth vanilla custard, you'll never go back to tinned
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the cream and milk into a large pan and gently bring to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the yolks, cornflour, sugar and vanilla. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture onto the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
- Wipe out the saucepan and pour the mixture back into it. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon (see Steps 1 and 2, for stirring tips) until the custard is thickened, but before any lumps form. Eat hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
BAKED CUSTARD
I first made this baked custard recipe as a teenager and still enjoy it as a winter warm-up. My dad says it's the best custard he's ever eaten! - Deb Brass, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, spices and vanilla. Blend in milk. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place baking dish in a cake pan in oven; add 1 in. water to pan. , Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results. This includes using real vanilla extract instead of imitation, and using full-fat milk and cream.
- Cook the custard slowly and gently: Custard is a delicate dish, so it's important to cook it slowly and gently to avoid curdling. Stir the custard constantly over low heat until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Strain the custard: Straining the custard will remove any lumps or pieces of cooked egg. This will give you a smooth, creamy custard.
- Let the custard cool completely: Custard is best when it's served cold, so let it cool completely before serving. You can chill the custard in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Garnish the custard: Garnish the custard with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg before serving. This will add a touch of flavor and elegance.
Conclusion:
Custard is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect custard that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give one of these custard recipes a try today!
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