The French are known for their enthusiasm, romanticism, eroticism, and sensuality . . . and the French meal is always known to include a sweet.

Some sweets identify with their country of origin like . . . cheesecake with America, like Austria with zaccher. In that sense, we think of France when we hear custard.  French custard is a succulent dessert with a delicate yet lush taste. So, try our recipe and enjoy your French journey.

   
FRENCH CUSTARD

INGREDIENTS

1 l. milk
200 gr. egg yokes
350 gr. sugar or 130 gr. fructose
50 gr. pastry flour
30 gr. rice or potato starch
10 gr. milk butter or fresh butter
½ vanilla stick
zest from half a lemon

PREPARATION

In a bowl mix the egg yokes with half of the sugar or fructose, and beat until mixture whitens. In a saucepan pour the starch and flour, dissolve with some cold milk and set aside.

Add the rest of the milk to the fructose, the vanilla and the lemon, heat well but don't boil, and slowly add to the eggs, stirring, then put back on the element to heat. When it boils, add the flour, starch and butter always stirring. As soon as it sets (it shines) serve in a bowl.