Basic Custard (Vanilla) Recipe

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Basic Custard (Vanilla)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 9 1/2 tbsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Combine milk and 1 tbsp sugar in a heavy saucepan, scald, and remove from heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and 1/2 tbsp sugar together.
  3. Temper yolks with the scalded milk, then whisk everything back into your pot.
  4. Return pot to medium heat, add 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) of sugar.
  5. Bring custard to the boil, stirring constantly, then IMMEDIATELY remove from heat (otherwise your custard will be lumpy).
  6. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, or any flavor extract of your choice! (nutty flavors, mild spices, coffee, and chocolate work best).
  7. Serve hot and fresh or chilled.
  8. Tip: Many people (myself included) consider the skin on top the best part of the custard. If you don't like custard skin, however, you can cover your cooling container with any airtight seal like a tupperware lid or plastic wrap. Just don't put it in a glass jar and screw the top on!
  9. EDIT: People have been having trouble getting this to thicken, like in the comment. DON'T make this recipe unless you're willing to experiment. I need to do something to fix it, but I don't know how to make the recipe private - sorry sorry everybody! Thanks to jetta_mel for pointing out the trouble with it!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 97.86 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.75g 4%
Cholesterol 103.53mg 35%
Sodium 64.99mg 3%
Potassium 134.08mg 3%
Total Carbs 12.87g 4%
Sugars 12.41g 50%
Protein 5.41g 11%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 90.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.34 Kcal (416 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.79g 4%
Cholesterol 105.09mg 35%
Sodium 65.97mg 3%
Potassium 136.1mg 3%
Total Carbs 13.07g 4%
Sugars 12.59g 50%
Protein 5.49g 11%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 91.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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