I've been searching for yummy recipes to not only use up my copious amounts of eggs (getting on average 4-5/day), but also a recipe that Raegan will enjoy so she'll fatten up. Since she's had a milk allergy, she won't drink milk. However, she can eat cheese, yogurt and eat anything with milk products in it. Strange. SO, I found this very easy and delicious custard for her.
Start with 5 egg yolks. See how orange and beautiful these are? I have happy chickens!
1 tsp of vanilla extract. However, I use Vanilla Bean Paste. It's amazing. It has such a robust and wonderful flavor. It's like the difference between hamburger and steak. I got this at Ross, for $5.99. Originally about $11. Every time I go there, I pick one up in the kitchen area. Why I love this paste so much??? It even has the bean flecks in the syrup. MMMMMM....
Mix 1/2 Cup of heavy whipping cream, 1/2 Cup of whole milk, put in a sauce pan and bring nearly to a boil. Then add 1/4 Cup of raw honey (I use local to prevent allergies!) and mix with the egg yolks. Be sure to temper the egg solution so the eggs don't curdle...
I found these custard cups at Walmart. They are the perfect size (8 oz) for this recipe to make 4 dishes. First, warm a water bath in the oven on 325 degrees. Then add the empty cups. I fill them to about an inch from the top, and run through the oven for 1 hour or until golden on top, like below...
I was worried Raegan wouldn't like custard because she's funny with textures. BUT, as you can see...she LOVES them! And I feel really good giving this to my kiddos because there is no refined sugar, and only natural ingredients (including RAW milk...a post later about that!)!
Bake on!!!
