Cornish Custard Cream Recipe

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Cornish Custard Cream
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
184
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 pint milk
  • 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 oz sugar
  • 4 fl oz double cream
  • 1 lemon , rind of, grated

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk with the nutmeg over a moderate heat. When it reaches boiling point remove from the heat and keep it warm.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the whole eggs , yolks and 1 1/2 ozs (3 tablesp) of sugar together using a wire whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Strain the hot milk into the mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Return to the saucepan and place over a very low heat. Cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes or until the custard thickens , ensuring it does not boil.
  5. When the custard is thick but still liquid enough to pour easily, remove the pan from the hear and set it aside to cool.
  6. Pre heat the grill (broiler) to high. When the custard is tepid pour half of it into a flameproof dish. Pour the double cream on top and add the rest of the custartd.
  7. Sprinkle with the rest of the sugar and the lemon rind. Place under the grill until the sugar caramelises.
  8. Remove from grill and chill in the refrigerator thoroughly before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 183.88 Kcal (770 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.09g 8%
Cholesterol 166.72mg 56%
Sodium 114.62mg 5%
Potassium 273.15mg 6%
Total Carbs 25.72g 9%
Sugars 24g 96%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 2%
Protein 9.56g 19%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 183.3mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.44 Kcal (337 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.23g 8%
Cholesterol 72.93mg 56%
Sodium 50.14mg 5%
Potassium 119.49mg 6%
Total Carbs 11.25g 9%
Sugars 10.5g 96%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 2%
Protein 4.18g 19%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 13%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 80.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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