Blackberry Cup Custard With Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and set a rack in the middle.

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   In a small mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 c. of the sugar, and the melted butter.

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   Divide the mix among 4 (1-c.) custard c. and press down to create a crust on the bottom.

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   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream and 1 Tbsp.

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   of the remaining Tbsp.

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   of sugar.

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   Scald and remove from the heat.

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   In a large mixing bowl, combine the yolks, the remaining Tbsp.

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   of sugar, vanilla, and rum.

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    Whisk lightly, just to combine.

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    Whisking lightly, gradually drizzle the scalded cream mix into the egg mix to hot it without scrambling the Large eggs.

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    Strain the mix and pour into custard c.. Place 6 Blackberries in each c., dunking them so they are coated with custard.

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    Arrange the c. in a roasting pan and pour in warm water halfway up the sides.

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    Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 to 40 min, or possibly till the custards are set.

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    Cold in the pan, then chill, covered, up to 2 days ahead.

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    If desired, sprinkle a light layer of sugar over each custard and place under a preheated broiler for about 2 to 4 min, watching which they do not burn.

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    Serve immediately after glazing.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.