Custard Microwave Food

EASY MICROWAVE POURING CUSTARD

Steps:

• In a microwave safe jug heat the milk on medium-high (70% power) for 1 minute.
• Combine the sugar and egg yolks and then whisk mixture into the warm milk.
• Cook uncovered on medium (55% power)for about 5 minutes, whisking twice during cooking, until custard thickens slightly.
• When cooked, cover with some plastic wrap, laying it on the surface of the custard.
• Serve either warm or cooled with maybe some fruit & meringues or over a steamed pudding.

EASY MICROWAVE BAKED CUSTARD

Steps:

• Place milk in a 2 cup microwavable cup. Microwave on High for 4 to 5 minutes or until steaming. Let cool.
• Mix together remaining ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart microwable casserole dish until well blended.
• Pour milk into egg mixture and stir.
• Cover with plastic wrap or tight fitting lid.
• Micowave on Low (30% - 40%) for 14 to 16 minutes or until mixture thickens to desired consistency.
• Remove cover immediately and allow to cool to room temperature.

CUSTARD PUDDING (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt in 2-qt. glass bowl. Slowly stir in milk.
• Microwave on HIGH, uncovered, for 8-9 minutes, or until mixture comes to a full boil; stirring 2 or 3 times.
• Blend a small amount of the hot mixture into egg yolks; return to hot mixture, blending well.
• Microwave on HIGH, uncovered, for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until bubbly around the edge, stirring once or twice.
• Stir in butter and vanilla.
• Serve warm or cold.

MICROWAVE BAKED CUSTARD

Steps:

• Warm the milk on medium heat for 5 minutes in a large glass jug.
• Meanwhile thoroughly beat the eggs.
• Quickly stir in the eggs, sugar and vanilla.
• Pour into a 1.5 litre glass or ceramic dish. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
• Cook on medium-low heat for 14-16 minutes.
• The mixture will thicken as it chills.
• Refrigerate until set.

MICROWAVED ' BAKED' EGG CUSTARD

Steps:

• In a microwave safe jug heat the milk for 3 minutes on high.
• In a bowl beat the eggs,sugar and vanilla together then whisk into the milk.
• Stirring all the time strain this mix into a 2L microwave (20cm round) dish and sprinkle with nutmeg.
• Cook on 1/2 (50%)power for 4 minutes. Stir and then cook on 1/2(50%) power for another 5 minutes.
• Stand 5 minutes.
• Serve warm or at room temperature on its own or with fruit and whipped cream.
• Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
• NOTE: This is for a 700w microwave. See my introduction above if using a 1200wt microwave.

CUSTARD

Steps:

• Mix 2 tablespoons of the milk with the cornstarch in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
• When the cornstarch is dissolved, slowly add the rest of the milk and sugar, and cook over moderate heat until the sauce starts to thicken and comes to a boil.
• Remove from heat.
• In a small bowl, beat egg yolks with a fork.
• Take a cup of the sauce, and slowly add to the eggs, beating briskly as you pour.
• Return the egg/sauce mixture to the saucepan, stirring into the hot sauce.
• Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat, and add the vanilla extract.
• Pour custard into a jug or pitcher, and serve.
• Tip: To prevent custard forming a skin as it cools, cover jug with plastic wrap.

CUSTARD (MICROWAVE RECIPE)

Steps:

• 1. Beat together until thoroughly blended. Divide into 3 or 4 small microwave containers. Cook at 30 percent power in 600-700 watt oven or at 50 paercent power in 500-600 watt oven (1 custard 6-7 minutes, 2 custards 9-11 minutes, 3 custards 12-15 minutes, 4 custards 15-22 minutes). Turn as necessary for even cooking. Custards are done when a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let custard stand 5 minutes before serving.

EGGLESS MICROWAVE CUSTARD

Steps:

• Mix custard powder in jug with 50 ml milk. Mix till there are no lumps.
• Add rest of milk, stirring well so there are no lumps. Add sugar and stir.
• Microwave on full power for 2 and a half minutes. Remove from oven and stir thoroughly.
• Microwave again on full power for a further 2 and half minutes. Stir well, add essence. Adjust sugar and thickness if desired.