Southern Boiled Custard

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2

Indulge in the sweetness of Southern Boiled Custard today!

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

2 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 quart whole milk
	5 eggs
	1 cup white sugar
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

320

Sugar

35g

Fat

11g

Southern Boiled Custard is a classic Southern dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This creamy, sweet custard is traditionally served during the holidays, but it can be enjoyed any time of the year. This simple recipe combines everyday ingredients like milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract to create a decadent dessert that is perfect for sharing with friends and family. Whether served hot or cold, this rich and creamy treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.	In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the milk on medium heat until steam appears.
2.	In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and frothy.
3.	Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture until well combined.
4.	Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5.	Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6.	Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
7.	Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool.
8.	Once cool, refrigerate for 2-3 hours until chilled.

PROS

Southern Boiled Custard is a simple yet delicious dessert that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

It is a great make-ahead dessert for parties and can be easily customized with different flavorings such as nutmeg or bourbon.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The cooking process can be tricky and requires constant stirring to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Southern Boiled Custard is not the healthiest dessert option, it does contain essential nutrients.
Eggs are rich in protein and vitamins while milk is an excellent source of calcium.
However, due to its high sugar and calorie content, this dessert should be enjoyed sparingly.