ENGLISH CUSTARD

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/4 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Place yolks in a saucepan and add sugar. Beat with wire whisk until thick and lemon-colored.
  • Meanwhile, bring milk almost but not quite to boil.
  • Gradually add milk and cream to yolk mixture, beating constantly. Stir constantly with wooden spoon, making certain spoon touches bottom of saucepan all over. Cook, stirring, and add salt. Cook until mixture has custardlike consistency and coats side of spoon. Do not let sauce boil, or it may curdle.
  • Immediately remove sauce from stove, but continue stirring. Set saucepan in a basin of cold water. Let sauce cool to room temperature, then add brandy. Chill an hour or longer.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 13 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 59 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

Gerald Carter
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Overall, I thought this custard was just okay.


Larry Neighbors
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This custard is a bit too rich for my taste.


Md Liton Roman
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I love the simplicity of this recipe.


Ahmed Zeka
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This custard is the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Nusrat omi
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I'm not a huge fan of custard, but this recipe is a keeper.


Limon Khan
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This custard is so versatile. I love that I can serve it with fruit, whipped cream, or even ice cream.


Neel Akash
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I've been making this custard for years, and it's always a favorite.


S9 FaiZan
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This custard is the perfect comfort food.


Nombuso Khumalo
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my custard curdled.


Anarjith Yadv
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This custard is a bit too eggy for my taste.


Oussama Frahat
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I love the way this custard pairs with fresh berries.


Afzal Ghumman
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This custard is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Emmah f Kamara
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I'm not a big fan of custard, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


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This custard is the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Solien Gh
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I made this custard for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Okoye Daniel
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This custard is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Rj Sohan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my custard turned out a little runny. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Adeel Saian
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This custard is the best I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world.


Mahad Khan
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I've made this custard several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Jayita Sharma
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This custard was a delight! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was rich and decadent. I loved the hint of vanilla and nutmeg.