Sweet Custard
Updated Oct. 12, 2023
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- (see chart)
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Ingredients
- 1¼cups milk
- 12-inch piece vanilla bean
- 4large eggs
- ¼cup granulated sugar
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
170 calories; 7 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 17 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 104 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Combine milk and vanilla bean in glass measure. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power (see chart). Remove vanilla bean.
- Step 2
Whisk together eggs and sugar. Whisking constantly but not vigorously, pour hot milk into eggs. Divide among 4 or 2 custard cups and skim any foam from tops. Cook, uncovered for time given in chart, or until set.
- Step 3
Remove from oven and let stand until cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- MICRO-TIPS
- COOKING TIMES FOR SWEET CUSTARD
- Serving size: To cook milk (Step 1) in 4-cup measure
- 600-700 watts: 2 minutes
- 400-500 watts: 4 minutes
- Serving size: To cook custard (Step 2) in 4-cup measure
- 600-700 watts: 6 minutes at 50 percent power
- 400-500 watts: 6 minutes at 100 percent power
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