SOUTHERN-STYLE SOFT CUSTARD

Southern-Style Soft Custard image

This recipe has been handed down in our family for many years. Custard is one of our favorite desserts for holidays. We also make sure to take it to neighbors and friends when they are ill, since it's very nourishing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced pound cake
Fresh berries of choice

Steps:

Beat together eggs, sugar and salt. Scald milk (heat to 180°) and pour slowly over egg mixture. Return mixture to top of double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, and constantly whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon., Mixture will not have the consistency of a firm baked custard. Cool over ice water, stirring occasionally. Add vanilla. If mixture separates, beat with egg beater until smooth. Serve chilled over slice pound cake; top with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.