FRESH ORANGE SOFT CUSTARD

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When sweet, juicy honeybells or tangelos are in season, it's time to make this refreshing orange custard, which brings a little sunshine to our cold winter days. -Suzanne Kesel, Cohocton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups orange juice
6 large egg yolks
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups plain yogurt
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup orange sections (about 2 medium oranges)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in orange juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, yogurt and orange zest. Cool slightly., Spoon into 10 dessert dishes. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Top with orange sections just before serving.

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