Classic Custard Filling Recipe
Ingredients
| Sugar | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Cornstarch | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Egg yolk | 1 , slightly beaten | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 556 Calories from Fat 209
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24 g36.2%
Saturated Fat 13.4 g66.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 239.9 mg80%
Sodium 585.5 mg24.4%
Total Carbohydrates 77 g25.6%
Dietary Fiber 0.13 g0.54%
Sugars 62.6 g
Protein 10 g19.7%
Vitamin A 16.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 28% Iron 3.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Gradually stir in milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
Boil and stir 1 minute.
Gradually stir at least half of the hot mixture into egg yolk.
Blend into hot mixture in pan.
Boil and stir 1 minute.
Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
Press plastic wrap on filling; cool.
Reserve 1/3 cup filling for top of cake.
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