Mexican Custard Recipe
Mexican Custard
Posted by FootsieBear at recipegoldmine
com 8/21/2001 4:02 pm
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 cup water
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
Assorted fruit toppings (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 deg F
In heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar & water
Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved
Boil until mixture becomes a light caramel color, about 6 mins, stirring occasionally
Pour into greased 6 cup ring mold & quickly rotate mold so syrup coats the bottom evenly
In medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, milk & spices; mix well
Pour egg mixture into mold
Place mold in roasting pan filled with water 1 inch deep
Bake, uncovered at 350 deg F for 55 mins or until wooden pick comes out clean
Cool to room temperature
Loosen edge of custard with spatula & invert onto serving dish
Spoon any remaining caramel on top of custard; garnish with fruit if desired
Servings: 10
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