Microwaved Apricot Egg Custard Recipes

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.

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.

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.

MICROWAVED APRICOT EGG CUSTARD

Steps:

• Divide apricot halves between 4 oven-proof dishes.
• Combine sugar, sifted flour, sour cream, eggs and vanilla in bowl.
• Mix well and pour over the apricots.
• Sprinkle with nutmeg.
• Microwave on high for about 4 mins or until custard is set.
• Serve with whipped cream.