Eggs

[drjeff]

Does anyone know how to make a egg custard for dessert? If so e-mail me the recipe. Been looking for a good one for over 10 years. Gram took it to her grave.

[Mezzaluna]

Howdy, drjeff, and welcome to ChefTalk Cafe! Your question is more likely to get the response you're looking for if you post it in the Recipe Exchange forum. I'm a new moderator and don't yet know how to move your post, so please re-post it there. You can also try one of the pastry forums, too.

Good luck! Heirloom recipes are precious, and finding replacements can be very satisfying.

[Mezzaluna]

I just learned how to move this thread (thanks, Greg!) so here it is in the Recipe Exchange. Good luck! I hope you get some interesting responses, drjeff. BTW, of what are you a doctor?

[drjeff]

I'm not a doctor, although I see how you would think that. In fact the "d" and "r" are the initials to my first and middle names. the "jeff" is part of my last name.

And I am also female. Confusing, isn't it?

[Mezzaluna]

Whoa! Thanks for the heads-up on that score.

[lynne]

Welcome drjeff!

What kind of egg custard are you looking for? sweet? savory? served chilled or warm?

There's an excellent book, "The Good Egg" by Marie Simmons that has a multitude of variations and good bases for a variety of egg custards. It's in the New Books section of our library system and featured book at Williams & Sonoma. I was lucky enough to receive it from "Santa" this year...

Check it out or give us a hint in the right direction...

lynne

[culinarian247]

I believe she is looking for a sweet custard recipe.