Ingredients
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1 quart whole milk
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5 large eggs
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1 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Place milk in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until milk is heated through.
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Beat eggs in a large bowl until light. Add sugar and mix well. Pour a small portion of hot milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly, until warmed and thinned. Pour mixture slowly back into hot milk, whisking constantly.
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Cook and stir until custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. An instant read thermometer inserted into custard should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer custard to a container and chill completely in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 217 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 31g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 217 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium 97mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31g | |
| Protein 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 156mg | 12% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 205mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
