Christmas Custard Recipe

Christmas Custard Recipe

  • 1 quart 2% milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lime, zested
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  1. Heat the LACTAID(R) Reduced Fat Milk, cinnamon stick, lime zest and salt together over medium low heat 4-5 minutes or until warm and steaming. Remove from heat. Strain into a bowl and allow mixture to cool until tepid. Discard cinnamon and lime zest.
  2. Mix together cornstarch and water. Add egg yolks, sugar and vanilla. Mix well using a wire whisk. Slowly pour half of the cooled milk into the egg yolk mixture. Stir well. Pour remaining milk into the egg yolk mixture.
  3. Return mixture to stove-top. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard begins to thicken and simmer, about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Add nuts and raisins. Serve warm or chill until ready to serve.
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