Fried Custard Recipe

Name: Fried Custard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups milk; 3 (3 1/2-inch) sticks cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 3 egg whites, beaten; 2 cups cracker meal; Vegetable oil; Sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups milk
3 (3 1/2-inch) sticks cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3 egg whites, beaten
2 cups cracker meal
Vegetable oil
Sifted powdered sugar

1
Combine milk, cinnamon, and soda in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat until candy thermometer registers 160u00b0. Discard cinnamon sticks.
2
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and flour in a large saucepan; gradually stir in scalded milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat.
3
Beat yolks in a medium mixing bowl until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a metal spoon, 2 minutes or until mixture coats the spoon. Remove from heat. Add butter, vanilla, and salt; stir until butter melts.
4
Pour custard into a greased 13- x 9- x 2 - inch baking pan. Cool completely. Cover tightly, and place in freezer overnight.
5
Cut custard into 1 1/2-inch squares. Dip squares in beaten egg whites; dredge in cracker meal. Fry in deep hot oil (375u00b0) until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve hot.

969

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups milk, 3 (3 1/2-inch) sticks cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Fried Custard falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fried Custard

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