Moving from the North to the South really opened our eyes to foods that go with certain territories. Having never heard of Boiled Custard until moving to Kentucky, we quickly decided this southern treat would be a keeper in our recipe book.
BOILED CUSTARD
1 Quart milk
3 Eggs - separated
1/2 Cup cold milk
1 Cup sugar
1 Teaspoon vanilla
Pinch salt
Heat quart of milk in a double boiler (hot but not boiling water), stirring occasionally.
When warm, add beaten egg yolks mixed with 1/2 cup milk, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites with pinch of salt until foamy. Then beat in sugar until stiff.
Add this mixture to heated milk and eggs.
Cook (about 5 to 10 minutes) until thick (between 160 to 180 degrees).
Stir in vanilla.
Cool and refrigerate until cold.
Enjoy.
P.S. For those of you who are not eating sugar, go ahead and give it a try using your alternatives!