If you decide to surprise everyone with a chic cake, then, of course, cream cream is better than custard cake - you will not find it. However, before you cook it, you need to learn how to make custard so that its taste captivates everyone, without exception. We'll talk about the little secrets of cooking custard and about one classic recipe.
How to make custard (little tricks)
In order for the custard mass to not curl during cooking, you need to cook it in a pan with a double bottom. This is done so that it warms up gradually and evenly. Also, it must be constantly stirred.
You need to mix the cream correctly by making a figure eight with a spoon or whisk, so you can capture all areas of the pan. It is better to use a wooden spatula with flat edges. This form will be better to fit to the walls of the pan, unlike a regular rounded spoon.
How to make custard more saturated? In order to cook a saturated creamy mass, you need to use only egg yolks. Because at low temperatures, proteins can curl up and lumps form in it.
In order to make sure that the cream is ready, you need to dip a spoon into it. If the spoon taken out is covered evenly with a smooth mass, then it is ready.
If you see a little more - and your dessert may curl up, then remove it from the heat and dip the pan in cold water.
In order for the custard cream mass to turn out very tender, you need to pass it through a sieve.
If you are afraid that a foam may form on the surface, then even before cooling it, lay a sheet of oiled paper directly on it.
How to make custard thick? If you need density, take a maximum of one glass of liquid, and instead of a whole egg, it is better to take just a yolk.
If you want to make sure that your custard mass retains its shape, then cook it in porcelain or glass forms, metal ones will also work.
In order for your cream to probably not curl, you need to cook it in a water bath. Thus, the heat will be distributed evenly, and the cream will be prepared slowly - and again, evenly.
Also, the readiness of the custard dessert can be checked by inserting a knife in its center. If you pulled out a knife and it is clean, then the dish is ready.
How to cook custard with coffee
Instant Coffee Custard Recipe
This recipe belongs to one of the traditional varieties of custard dessert. This cream is great for cakes and any baking. It can also be used as a completely independent dessert. To make this sweet you will need only twenty minutes.
Essential Ingredients:
- 50 g of flour;
- ten grams of instant coffee;
- half a liter of milk;
- four egg yolks;
- approximately 150 g of sugar.
How to make custard with this recipe:
- Pour milk into the pan (leave only half a glass) and bring to a boil over low heat. After the milk boils, add instant coffee and mix everything very well. Ultimately, the coffee should completely dissolve.
- In a bowl, beat the sugar and yolks until you see that a thick foam has formed. Pour the third part of warm milk into this mixture and mix well.
- Then slowly add the flour, continuing to beat the mass with a mixer. Gradually enter the remaining milk.
- Next, all the resulting mass must be brought to a boil, while stirring all the time - so you can prevent the appearance of clots.
- While the resulting mass is boiling over low heat, gradually add the remaining cold milk. In the end, your mixture should thicken.
- After that, you can remove it from the fire and put it in a cool place so that it cools down.
- If you are not going to use the mixture immediately after it has cooled, then it is recommended to place it in a container with a lid to avoid the appearance of a crust on the surface.
If you complete this procedure at least once, you will no longer have a question about how to make custard perfect. Using the little tricks described above, you can always cook beautiful desserts (cakes, cakes) for your family, friends and loved ones, spoiling them with sweets.