Sweet Custard

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 1 2-inch piece vanilla bean
• 4 large eggs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    169 calories; 7 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 16 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 193 milligrams cholesterol; 104 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Combine milk and vanilla bean in glass measure. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power (see chart). Remove vanilla bean.
2. Whisk together eggs and sugar. Whisking constantly but not vigorously, pour hot milk into eggs. Divide among 4 or 2 custard cups and skim any foam from tops. Cook, uncovered for time given in chart, or until set.
3. Remove from oven and let stand until cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

• MICRO-TIPS
• COOKING TIMES FOR SWEET CUSTARD
• Serving size: To cook milk (Step 1) in 4-cup measure
• 600-700 watts: 2 minutes
• 400-500 watts: 4 minutes
• Serving size: To cook custard (Step 2) in 4-cup measure
• 600-700 watts: 6 minutes at 50 percent power
• 400-500 watts: 6 minutes at 100 percent power

5 minutes