Easy Basic Smooth Custard Pudding

Custard pudding is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is believed to have originated in ancient Rome and has since become a popular dessert in many cultures around the world.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

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Easy Basic Smooth Custard Pudding

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• 4 large Egg yolks

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Slowly pour the hot milk into the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
6. Slowly pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
7. Gradually add the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
8. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, for another 2-3 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve.
10. Divide the custard into individual serving dishes.
11. Let the custard cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
12. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.