Welcome to the art of mastering the perfect boiled custard! This delectable and versatile dessert holds a special place in the culinary world, offering a rich, creamy texture and a symphony of flavors that can tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a boiled custard that will impress family and friends alike. Join us as we delve into the secrets of achieving that velvety smooth texture, balanced sweetness, and harmonious blend of flavors that make boiled custard a true masterpiece.
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SOUTHERN BOILED CUSTARD
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.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Drinks Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Into the lower pot of a double boiler, add water. In the upper pot, add milk. Heat through over medium heat.
- 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.
- Cook, stirring constantly until it will coat a spoon. Do not over cook. Add vanilla extract. Chill in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 30.8 g
BOILED CUSTARD
Boiled Custard is a traditional holiday drink that is enjoyed in the South every Christmas. Cheap and easy to prepare, this is a family favorite!
Provided by Michelle Minnaar
Categories Drink
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the cream, milk and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to the boil then remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks, until the mixture has gone pale in colour and doubled in size.
- Temper hot milky mixture into the sugar yolk mixture, by slowly adding hot milky mixture about 60ml (1/4 cup) at a time, whisking to distribute heat. Once half of the milky mixture has been added, transfer mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milky mixture.
- Place the saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until mixture reaches nappé consistency, or 80°C (180°F) on a kitchen thermometer.
- Remove from heat and pour the custard into a large mixing bowl. Place the bowl into icy water and stir until the custard has cooled.
- Once it has cooled to a suitable temperature, it is ready to drink.
- For an added touch, top with whipped cream and grate nutmeg over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize A cupful, Calories 653 calories, Sugar 36.2 g, Sodium 95 mg, Fat 52.6 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10.6 g, Cholesterol 377.2 mg
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
PERFECT BOILED CUSTARD
Truly perfect. Perfect for trifles, perfect with fresh fruit, perfect with caramel sauce, perfect on its own.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat eggs in top of a double boiler on medium speed of an electric mixer until frothy.
- Combine sugar, flour, and salt; stirring well; gradually add to eggs, beating until thick.
- Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot milk into egg mixture; add remaining milk, stirring constantly.
- Bring water in bottom of double boiler to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until custard thickens and coats a metal spoon.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Pour custard into serving bowl and chill.
AUNT JUNE'S BOILED CUSTARD
Steps:
- Heat the milk, cream, and vanilla bean and reserved seeds in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat just until scalded (just before the boiling point). Remove from the heat, add the sugar and salt, and whisk until the sugar dissolves. Discard the vanilla bean.
- Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl and whisk to mix. Slowly whisk about 2 cups of the milk mixture into the eggs to temper the eggs. Whisk the egg mixture back into the pan with the remaining milk mixture.
- Place over very low heat and cook, whisking constantly, for 5 to 7 minutes longer, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or for up to 3 days. Serve chilled.
- Sara's Swaps
- Let this easy recipe do double duty around the holidays and use it to make eggnog in addition to custard. When the custard comes off the heat, stir in bourbon to taste and let cool. Meanwhile, place 6 large egg whites in a glass or metal bowl and beat to soft peaks with an electric mixer. Add 1 cup heavy cream whipped to soft peaks and lightly sweetened. Gently fold the egg whites into the custard and serve chilled, topped with freshly grated nutmeg and more lightly sweetened whipped cream.
FANNIE'S HOMEMADE BOILED CUSTARD
This recipe was handed down by my great grandmother...for those of you who dont know what it is .......it is alot like egg nog, Big Moma always had gallons like 3 or 4 made up for Christmas, we always had alot of family in at Christmas so it took alot.....that was the one thing i looked forward to at Christmas ......She has been dead for 33 years now and i miss her dearly....but when Christmas rolls around and the boiled custard comes out.....i always think of her.....and the fun we had in the kitchen when i was little...she was a great cook, great grandmother and i miss her bunches.....
Provided by sweethonesty24 Flem
Categories Beverages
Time 50m
Yield 1/2 gallon (little more)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat you egg yolks till well mixed.
- add your sugar.
- add your vanilla.
- add about 2 cups of your milk mix well.
- Put your mixture into a double boiler and fill up to the line with milk mix well.
- when you custard gets hot and starts to boil take your 3 tbls. of flour and water mix together no lumps then add the mixture to the custard alittle at a time this is where you decide how thick you want your custard -- should be thick, stick to the back of a spoon but not like pudding, you should be able to drink it from a glass -- i usually use all of it but when it starts stickin to the back of my spoon when i dip it into the custard i remove it from the heat -- once you remove it let it cool off before putting it in the fridge to chill --
- this step is optional, some donet like the egg whites in their custard but i prefer mine that way you dont have to add them if you dont want too -- but if you choose to try it --
- beat your egg whites till stiff -- then pour your boiling water over the egg whites and stir the whites around in the hot water this will cook them slightly -- now take a big spoon with sloths and dip the egg whites out of the water draining well and if your not sure if you will like the egg whites put them into a bowl -- when the custard is chilled -- pour you a glass and add a tbl. or so to your glass push the whites down into the custard -- then enjoy -- if you decide you like the egg whites then just add em to the whole batch of custard when you put it in you pitcher or whatever you decide to put it in -- at christmas its really pretty in a punch bowl -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6553.3, Fat 209.2, SaturatedFat 112.4, Cholesterol 3567.4, Sodium 2935.1, Carbohydrate 934.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 709.5, Protein 229.3
BOILED CUSTARD (PERFECT) RECIPE
Provided by pattynorman1947
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat eggs in top of a double boiler on medium speed of an electric mixer until frothy Combine sugar, flour, and alt, stirring well; gradually add to eggs, beating until thick. Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot milk into egg mixture; add remaining milk, stirring constantly. Bring water in bottom of double boiler to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until custard thickens and coats a metal spoon Stir in vanilla Pour custard into serving bowl and chill.
BOILED CUSTARD
Steps:
- Heat 1 1/2 cups of the milk in a double boiler until a skim forms (just before boiling) on the top of the milk.
- Sift together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup milk.
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly stream 1/4 cup hot milk into the eggs.
- Slowly pour the egg-milk mixture back into the double boiler, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Stir in the sugar mixture and continue cooking the custard until it thickens, about 15 minutes, stirring constantly (see Note). Stir in the vanilla.
- From Gwen
- Don't be turned off by the term custard. This is delicious served cold.
- Note
- Combining hot milk and eggs is a delicate process, and lumps may appear even if you are very careful. If lumps do appear, strain the custard through a fine sieve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure the milk and cream are cold before starting.
- Gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to prevent them from curdling.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
- Chill the custard for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the custard with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Boiled custard is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious boiled custard that will be sure to impress your friends and family.
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