Microwaved Apricot Egg Custard Recipes

Steps:

• 1 1/2 c. milk Put into bowl. Heat on high 2-4 minutes (hot, but not boiling). Blend and add to: 1/4 c. sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs, slightly beaten Stir mix into milk with whisk. Pour into 4 custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg and microwave at 50% power (medium) 6-10 minutes. By then, it is set (not watery anymore) and you can put into refrigerator for chill.

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.

Steps:

• In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat the milk, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes or until hot (do not boil). With an electric mixer, beat in sugar, eggs, salt and vanilla. Pour into six ungreased 4-oz. microwave-safe custard cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-1/2-4-1/2 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

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.

Steps:

• Dissolve flour and cornstarch in 1/4 cup of milk to prevent lumps.
• Pour into the top of a double boiler over simmering water OR a saucepan over a low flame. Whisk in the rest of the ingredients (one at a time) except for 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning the bottom. Then whisk for an additional 1-2 minutes off the stove before adding the remaining vanilla. Chill for 3 hours.