*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Creole Coffee Custard

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Creole                           Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1 c  Sugar
      2 tb Water
      2 c  Light cream
      2    Eggs, at room temperature
      4    Egg yolks, at room temp.
    1/2 c  Louisiana coffee w/chicory

  1. Combine half the sugar and the water in small, heavy skillet.  

  2. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and golden.  

  3. Divide evenly among six 6-ounce custard cups; immediately swirl each
  custard cup to coat bottom.  

  4. Scald cream; meanwhile, beat together eggs and egg yolks in large bowl
  until slightly thickened.  

  5. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until well combined.  

  6. Gradually add cream, then coffee; strain into custard cups.  

  7. Place cups in shallow baking pan; add enough boiling water to pan to
  come halfway up sides of cups.  

  8. Bake in preheated 325°F oven 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in
  center comes out clean.  

  9. Cool slightly and serve warm, or cool completely, unmold and chill.  

  NOTE Great with praline sauce!  

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