Soft Custard

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Old Home Cookbook

Categories: pudding- custard- mousse- flan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk, scalded
  • 2 egg or 4 yolks
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Directions

  1. Scald milk in top part of double boiler over boiling water. Combine in small mixer bowl, eggs, cornstarch, sugar and salt. Beat on medium-high speed 1/2 minute. Add milk gradually while beating.
  2. Pour into top of double boiler, cook over hot (not boiling) water, stirring until thick enough to coat spoon. Return to mixer bowl, add flavoring. Beat on med- high speed until smooth. Cool, cover, chill. Serve as a sauce or dessert.
  3. Note: Coconut, brandy or grated orange rind may be folded into chilled custard.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back