Best 7 Perfect Boiled Custard Recipes
Treat yourself to the creamy delight of homemade boiled custard, a classic dessert with a rich history. This versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own or as a luscious filling for pies, tarts, and trifles. With its smooth, velvety texture and delicate flavor, boiled custard is a timeless dessert that will surely become a favorite. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste, from the classic vanilla custard to more adventurous variations like chocolate, coconut, and coffee. Whether you prefer a traditional stovetop method or a modern microwave technique, we have the perfect recipe to guide you. So gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect boiled custard.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOUTHERN BOILED CUSTARD
A wonderful winter beverage that is part custard, and part heaven. Don't be afraid to try this recipe using almond or rum flavoring instead of the traditional vanilla extract.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Drinks Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Into the lower pot of a double boiler, add water. In the upper pot, add milk. Heat through over medium heat.
- Beat eggs together until light. Add sugar and mix well. Pour a small portion of hot milk into the eggs and sugar to warm and thin this portion. Pour slowly into hot milk.
- Cook, stirring constantly until it will coat a spoon. Do not over cook. Add vanilla extract. Chill in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 30.8 g
BOILED CUSTARD
This recipe is my mother's. Someone in one of my groups wanted a boiled custard recipe and in going thru her recipes I found one in her own writing. She loved boiled custard at Christmas in one of her pretty crystal glasses topped with real whipped cream. As you can see, this is a very old recipe and I was so glad to find it. ...
Provided by Donna Brown
Categories Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Heat in top of double boiler 1 qt. sweet milk. Slightly beat 4 whole eggs. Add to the eggs 1/2 cup sugar, 1/8 tsp. salt. Beat eggs again & spoon a little hot milk into the eggs and stir well then add the eggs to hot milk stirring constantly until mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon. Remove from heat and place in a pan of cold water stirring constantly for a minute or two. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla & continue to cool. If custard has a tendancy to curdle, beat with egg beater until smooth again. NOTE: She only used whole milk, not 2%, etc. Also, place the pan you cooked it in in the cold water, don't pour mixture into cold water.
PERFECT BOILED CUSTARD
Truly perfect. Perfect for trifles, perfect with fresh fruit, perfect with caramel sauce, perfect on its own.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat eggs in top of a double boiler on medium speed of an electric mixer until frothy.
- Combine sugar, flour, and salt; stirring well; gradually add to eggs, beating until thick.
- Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot milk into egg mixture; add remaining milk, stirring constantly.
- Bring water in bottom of double boiler to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until custard thickens and coats a metal spoon.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Pour custard into serving bowl and chill.
SIMPLE CUSTARD
This is my own alteration of a few different recipes. Not too rich or too sweet as many egg custards can be. Can be served warm immediately or cold.
Provided by chloea
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook and stir milk, vanilla extract, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove mixture from heat before it comes to a boil.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Set saucepan back over low heat. Pour in egg mixture slowly, whisking constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat the bottom of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
BAKED CUSTARD
I first made this baked custard recipe as a teenager and still enjoy it as a winter warm-up. My dad says it's the best custard he's ever eaten! - Deb Brass, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, spices and vanilla. Blend in milk. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place baking dish in a cake pan in oven; add 1 in. water to pan. , Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BAKED CUSTARD
Enjoy this smooth and creamy custard that's baked to perfection. Perfect dessert to treat your family!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt with wire whisk or fork. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into six 6-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Place cups in 13x9-inch pan on oven rack. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups (see box, below).
- Bake about 45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Remove cups from water. Cool about 30 minutes. Unmold and serve warm, or refrigerate and unmold before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
OLD FASHION SOUTHERN BOILED CUSTARD
I have had this recipe for years. I make it every Christmas and give it to my neighbors as gifts. It is always a big hit. I use a candy thermometer to help judge when milk is scalded and when the custard is done.
Provided by Patsy A.
Categories Beverages
Time 45m
Yield 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse top of double boiler with hot water to keep milk from scorching. Scald whole milk (approx. 180°). Blend eggs and sugar in blender. Slowly add to scalded milk in top of double boiler stirring constantly. Cook until mixture thickens and coats spoon well (appox. 180º). Remove from heat. Add pure vanilla. Let cool a little then strain into containers. The straining is important to make sure there are no lumps in the custard.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start cooking.
- Don't overcook the custard or it will curdle.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve before serving to remove any lumps.
- Serve the custard immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Boiled custard is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in other recipes. With a little practice, you can easily make perfect boiled custard at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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