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Custards
Number of Servings 4   Serving Size 1/2 cup
Preparation Time 15 minutes   Cooking Time 50-60 minutes
         
Quantities Ingredients
2eggs
1/4 cupsugar
2 cupsskim or reconstituted nonfat dry milk
1/2 teaspoonvanilla (optional)


Equipment Instructions
  • baking dish and shallow pan ) baked version)
  • medium saucepan and larger pan (stove top version)
  • measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • stirring spoon

  1. Beat eggs and sugar together in medium saucepan.
  2. Add milk.
  3. Put two inches boiling water into larger pan. Place saucepan with egg/milk mixture in larger pan with water.
  4. Put larger pan over medium heat. Stir custard constantly while cooking. Cook until foam disappears and custard coats a spoon. Remove from heat.
  5. Add flavoring and stir. Pour into individual dished and cool in the refrigerator. Custard will be soft.
  6. Baked Version:Beat together eggs and sugar in baking dish.
  7. Add milk and flavorings. Mix thoroughly.
  8. Set dish in shallow pan of hot water.
  9. Bake at 450¡F until knife inserted in the center of custard comes out clean (50-60 minutes). Do not overcook. Eat warm or refrigerate for later.

NOTES: Variation: An additional egg can be added during step 1.
Nutrition Information
Calories 140
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 1g
Protein 8g
Carbohydrates 20g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 19g
Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 20%
Iron 2%
 
     

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