Frozen custard

Frozen custard is a type of dessert made with eggs, cream, sugar, and flavorings. It is similar to ice cream, but has a higher egg content, which gives it a richer flavor and a smoother texture.

Frozen custard was invented in the early 19th century by a French chef named Antoine Carême. Carême was a master of frozen desserts, and is credited with inventing both ice cream and sorbet. His recipe for frozen custard, which he called crème glacée, was published in 1813 in his cookbook L'Art de la Cuisine Française.

The first recorded mention of frozen custard in the United States was in 1874, when a recipe for "ice cream custard" appeared in the Boston Cooking School Cookbook. The recipe called for milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to be combined and frozen in an ice cream maker.

Advice

Making frozen custard is a fun and easy treat to make at home. Start by gathering your ingredients and equipment. Make sure you have a good ice cream maker and all the ingredients (egg yolks, cream, sugar, and flavoring of your choice). Then, whisk together the egg yolks, cream, and sugar in a bowl. Heat the mixture over a double boiler and stir constantly until it thickens. Once the custard has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool. Finally, pour the custard into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. When the custard is finished, it can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container in the freezer. Enjoy!

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