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dessert essentials: sweet, sweet custard

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is a modification of a recipe that is very popular in China. It is served both sweet and savory (the savory version uses soy sauce). This is my adaptation of the sweet version. I will be serving this to my country club ladies on Sunday. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Steam

Ingredients For dessert essentials: sweet, sweet custard

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 4 lg
    egg yolks (freeze and save the whites for another recipe)
  • 1 Tbsp
    coconut sugar, plus more for crusting
  • 1/4 c
    heavy or whipping cream
  • 2 tsp
    whole milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make dessert essentials: sweet, sweet custard

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need a bamboo steamer to make this recipe.
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Add the yolks, sugar, cream, milk, and vanilla extract to a bowl.
  • 5
    Gently whisk together. The goal here is not to create any foam, and a minimum of bubbles.
  • 6
    Divide the egg/cream mixture into two small custard bowls.
  • 7
    Fill the pot you will be using with the steamer halfway up with water and bring it up to a simmer
  • 8
    Add the bottom portion of the steamer over the pot, then add the custards.
  • 9
    Cover with the lid, and steam until the custard is nicely set, 12-14 minutes.
  • 10
    Allow to come to room temperature, then cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or overnight.
  • 11
    Sprinkle with coconut sugar.
  • 12
    Caramelize using a kitchen torch or place under a hot oven broiler for 30 – 60 seconds.
  • 13
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    14
    Serve by itself with coffee or tea, or as a dessert after a wonderful meal. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    15
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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