dessert essentials: sweet, sweet custard
This is a modification of a recipe that is very popular in China. It is served both sweet and savory (the savory version uses soy sauce). This is my adaptation of the sweet version. I will be serving this to my country club ladies on Sunday. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
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yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Steam
Ingredients For dessert essentials: sweet, sweet custard
- PLAN/PURCHASE
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4 lgegg yolks (freeze and save the whites for another recipe)
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1 Tbspcoconut sugar, plus more for crusting
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1/4 cheavy or whipping cream
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2 tspwhole milk
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1 tspvanilla extract
How To Make dessert essentials: sweet, sweet custard
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1PREP/PREPARE -
2You will need a bamboo steamer to make this recipe.
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3Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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4Add the yolks, sugar, cream, milk, and vanilla extract to a bowl.
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5Gently whisk together. The goal here is not to create any foam, and a minimum of bubbles.
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6Divide the egg/cream mixture into two small custard bowls.
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7Fill the pot you will be using with the steamer halfway up with water and bring it up to a simmer
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8Add the bottom portion of the steamer over the pot, then add the custards.
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9Cover with the lid, and steam until the custard is nicely set, 12-14 minutes.
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10Allow to come to room temperature, then cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or overnight.
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11Sprinkle with coconut sugar.
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12Caramelize using a kitchen torch or place under a hot oven broiler for 30 – 60 seconds.
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13PLATE/PRESENT
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14Serve by itself with coffee or tea, or as a dessert after a wonderful meal. Enjoy.
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15Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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