Fried Custard Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish

Ingredients

 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Milk2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Egg yolks4 , beaten
 Nutmeg1 Dash
 Salt1 Dash
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Fine cracker crumbs2 Tablespoon (Adjust Quantity As Needed)
 Egg1 , beaten
 Confectioners sugar1 Tablespoon (Adjust Quantity As Per Taste)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1304 Calories from Fat 332

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 37 g56.9%

Saturated Fat 16.1 g80.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 997 mg332.3%

Sodium 609 mg25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 208 g69.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 141 g

Protein 36 g72%

Vitamin A 31.4% Vitamin C 0.02%

Calcium 66.7% Iron 30.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Combine cornstarch, flour, and sugar in top of double boiler.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
Cook over boiling water until thickened, then cook 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
Gradually stir part of hot mixture into egg yolks; stir egg yolks into hot mixture.
Add nutmeg and salt; cook about 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla.
Pour into oiled 8-inch-square pan; let stand in refrigerator 4 to 5 hours or overnight.
Cut firm custard into rounds, using biscuit cutter.
Dredge in cracker crumbs.
Dip in egg, then dredge in crumbs again.
Fry in deep hot (380°F) fat until golden brown.
Sprinkle with sugar; serve hot.
Strained orange juice can be poured over each serving, if desired.
Hot custard can be poured into oiled 8 x 4-inch loaf pan and, after chilling, cut into 6 strips for frying, if desired.
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