Best South Beach Chilled Espresso Custard Recipes

CHILLED ESPRESSO CUSTARD

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I got this in a South Beach Diet newsletter and thought it looked really good. I can't wait to try it this summer. Prep time includes fridge time.

Provided by Evamyth

Categories Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons sugar substitute
2 teaspoons espresso powder or 2 teaspoons instant decaffeinated coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ground cinnamon, for garnish
lemon twist, for garnish

Steps:

Whisk the milk, eggs, sugar substitute, espresso powder or coffee, and vanilla extract until well-blended.
Pour into four 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins and place in a 10" skillet.
Fill the skillet with water to 1/2" from the tops of the custard cups.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the cups from the skillet, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the pudding, and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until chilled.
Garnish with the cinnamon and lemon twists.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 110.3, Sodium 75.5, Carbohydrate 12.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 6.5

SOUTHERN BOILED CUSTARD

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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.

Provided by Cathy

Categories Drinks Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 30.8 g