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Added Mar 12th, 09 by
FoodConnect.com Test Kitchen
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- Categories: Sauces & Condiments
- Servings: 8 change
- Calories per serving: 75
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
Nutritional Facts
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| Per serving | % Daily Value* |
| Calories 75 | 4% |
| Fat 3g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium 72mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrates 10g | 4% |
Classic French custard sauce. Perfect drizzle over fresh fruit or dessert cakes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 1 percent low-fat milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 4 large egg yolks
Recipe Method
1. Combine milk, sugar and cinnamon stick in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; cook 5 minutes or just until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot, stirring occasionally.2. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk or until blended. Gradually add about half of hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk (leave cinnamon in pan), add egg mixture to milk mixture in pan.
3. Cook over medium-low heat 6 minutes or until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, stirring constantly with wooden spoon (do not boil).
4. Strain custard sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard cinnamon stick.
5. Place bowl of sauce in a large ice-filled bowl 15 minutes or until sauce is room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill.
