My eternal favorite Jell-O product has always been "Americana" custard. In high school I could eat half a serving bowl of it, especially if it had been dusted with nutmeg (always) and had developed a layer of skin from sitting in the fridge. Delicious. However, those days are over. They don't carry it at my grocery store here, and I haven't been able to find it anywhere. I've resorted to the flan sold in the "mexican" aisle, but I think it's time to rely on that trusty old tome, JofC.
Rich Custard
6-8 servings
Combine in a medium saucepan:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
Gradually whisk in:
2 cups half and half
4 large egg yolks, well beaten
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Whisking constantly, bring to a boil over medium-low heat, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in:
1.5 tsp vanilla
Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill.
Whip 1/2 cup cold heavy cream until firm peaks form. Fold into the chilled custard.
I haven't tried this yet. Frankly nothing compares to a packet of power combine with milk and stirred to deliciousness. Kraft Foods, Inc., what have you done?!?
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