Sherry Custard

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Western

Sherry custard is a rich, creamy dessert with a subtle citrus and cinnamon flavor, perfect for elegant gatherings or cozy evenings with a touch of sophistication.

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Ingredients

  • 13 oz. can Pet 99 evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • grated rind of 1/2 lemon
  • dash of salt
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Mix milk, lemon rind, salt, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Beat together eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until well combined.
  3. Add sherry to the egg mixture and stir.
  4. Combine the hot milk mixture with the egg mixture and bring slowly to a simmer.
  5. Cook over very low heat until slightly thickened.
  6. Strain completely to remove lemon rind and cinnamon stick or remove cinnamon and leave lemon rind.
  7. Pour into serving dishes.
  8. Sprinkle powdered cinnamon on top and chill.
  9. When serving, spoon a teaspoon of sherry on each serving (optional).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

462 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 11.2g 14% DV
Carbs 85.9g 31% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 17.9g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9921.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 469.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 234mg 18% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

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

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