Boiled Custard I

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Fill the lower pan of a double boiler 1/3 full of water, and bring to a low boil. Pour milk into upper pot, and place over boiling water. Heat until small bubbles form around the edges of the milk. Stir in sugar, and continue stirring until it dissolves.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs until light yellow. Remove about 1/2 cup hot milk, and gradually stir it into the eggs. Slowly mix the egg mixture into the milk in the pan.
  3. Mix together cornstarch and water; slowly stir into custard. Bring custard to a boil, and remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

470 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 4.4g 6% DV
Carbs 89.7g 33% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 39.6g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 155.3mg 7% DV
Potassium 236.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 165.5mg 13% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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