Lemon Custards

New system of domestic cookery, forme... · Rundell, Maria Eliza Ketelby · 1806

Source: New system of domestic cookery, formed upon principles of economy, and adapted to the use of private families
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Ingredients (6)

yelks of eight eggs ↝ Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole [Dairy and Egg Products]
a pint of boiling water ↝ Water, tap [Tap water]
the rinds of two lemons grated ↝ Lemon, raw [Citrus fruits]
the juice sweetened to your taste ↝ Lemon juice, raw [Fruits and Fruit Juices]
a large glass of rich wine ↝ Wine, rice [Wine]
half a glass of brandy ↝ Brandy [Liquor and cocktails]

Instructions (6)

Beat the yelks of eight eggs till they are as white as milk.
Put to them a pint of boiling water, the rinds of two lemons grated, and the juice sweetened to your taste.
Stir it on the fire till thick enough.
Add a large glass of rich wine, and half a glass of brandy.
Give the whole one scald.
Put it in cups, to be eaten cold.

Original Text

Lemon Custards.

Beat the yelks of eight eggs till they are as white as milk; then put to them a pint of boiling water, the rinds of two lemons grated, and the juice sweetened 160to your taste. Stir it on the fire till thick enough, then add a large glass of rich wine, and half a glass of brandy; give the whole one scald, and put it in cups, to be eaten cold.

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