OLD TIME EGG CUSTARD

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This is a very old recipe for egg custard. If you like cooking vintage recipes for a taste of the old life, this one is for you. You can also convert this recipe to make tarts or a pie. You can add nutmeg and other spices to taste, or you can bake a pie crust and pour custard into that as well.

Provided by MandaSuthrnChf

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 eggs, beaten
2 cups white sugar
1 gallon whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs and sugar together in a large pot. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla.
  • Heat milk mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving dish and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 132.7 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

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