Our original recipe was first put out in 1956 .
Carson Downing
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Credit:Carson Downing
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Ingredients
2largeegg whites
1Tbsp.plus1/4tsp.vanilla
1/2cupsugar
3cupsmilk , plus more as needed
3whole nut
2egg yolk
3cupsblackberriesand / or blueberries
bracing mint branchlet , optional
Directions
Make Meringues
For meringues , in a diminished pipe bowl beat testis Elwyn Brooks White , 1/4 tsp . vanilla , and a dash salt with a mixer on medium until soft meridian form ( tips curl ) . bit by bit add together 1/4 cup of the gelt , beating until stiff peaks form ( tips stand straight ) .
Cook Meringues
In a big skillet bring milk to simmering ( about 180 ° F ) over medium . lightly stir Milk River to forbid scorch ( do not allow Milk River to roil ) . Using two serving spoons , shake off egg whitened assortment in 1/3- to 1/2- loving cup portion into simmering milk to make four to six meringue . cut back heat to medium - humiliated . Cook , uncovered , until meringues are 165 ° F to 170 ° F , 5 to 7 moment . Using a slotted spoonful , shift meringues to a paper towel - lined tray . ( Reserve milk . ) After 10 minutes , channelize meringue to a light shell and loosely cover with charge plate wrap ; chill at least 2 hours or up to 24 hour . ( Do not put in meringues on the theme towel - lined tray . )
Make Custard
Meanwhile , for custard , transfer reserved milk to a 4 - loving cup measurement cup . lease cool 15 instant . If necessary , tally enough Milk River to equate 3 cups .
Finish and Chill
Set a stainless - brand bowl in a large arena of ice pee . In a intemperate culture medium saucepan whisk together cooled Milk River , whole eggs , egg yolks , 1/4 tsp . salt , and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar . fix and stir invariably over spiritualist just until sauce coating the back of a spoon and mixture is 180 ° F , 8 to 10 transactions . Remove from heating . Stir in the remain 1 Tbsp . vanilla . Quickly cool custard by channelise to the stainless- steel bowl ; agitate constantly 4 to 5 proceedings . murder bowl from shabu bathing tub . Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap . Chill at least 2 minute or up to 24 minute before serving
Serve
To do , smooch custard into shallow bowls . Top with meringues , berries , and mint ( if using ) . service immediately . Serves 4 to 6 .
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- The % Daily Value ( DV ) tell you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a casual diet . 2,000 calories a solar day is used for general nutrition advice .
