Basic Custard
Eggs, milk, and a bit of sugar combine into a wholesome dessert that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/4 of recipe (81g)
64
Calories
4g
Protein
9g
Carbs
1g
Fat
0g
Fiber
9g
Sugar
41mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 0 g · Cholesterol 53 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
egg
1
sugar
2 tablespoons
skim milk
1 cup · or reconstituted non-fat dry milk
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon, optional
Instructions
- 1
Beat egg and sugar together in a saucepan.
- 2
Add milk.
- 3
Place saucepan with egg/milk mixture in another pan containing 1-2 inches boiling water.
- 4
Stir custard constantly while cooking. Cook until foam disappears and custard coats the spoon. Remove from heat.
- 5
Add vanilla, if using and stir. Pour into individual dishes and cool in the refrigerator. Custard will be soft.
- 6
Beat together egg and sugar in a baking dish.
- 7
Add milk and mix. Add vanilla, if using and mix thoroughly.
- 8
Set baking dish in a shallow pan of hot water.
- 9
Bake at 350 °F until the tip of a knife inserted in the center of the custard comes out clean (50-60 minutes). Do not overcook. Eat warm or refrigerate for later.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Eating Right is Basic Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service Nutrition Education Program
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