Southern Boiled Custard

Name: Southern Boiled Custard
Ingredients: 1 quart whole milk; 5 eggs; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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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.

Recipe by Cathy

Updated on September 13, 2022

6

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 quart whole milk
5 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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 (per serving)

216	Calories
7g	Fat
31g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 128mg	43%
Sodium 93mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 8g
Calcium 155mg	12%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 218mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.