South Beach Chilled Espresso Custard
"A nice dessert custard - perfect for Phase 1, 2 or 3 on the South Beach Diet. Came from the South Beach Cookbook."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups skim milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons sugar substitute
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder or 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well blended. Pour into four 6 ounce custard cups or ramekins and place in a 10" skillet.
- Fill the skillet with water to 1/2" from the top of the custard cups. Bring the water to a boil overhigh heat. Reduce the heat to low; cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cups from the skillet, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the pudding, and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until chilled. Garnish with cinnamon if desired.
- (Also tastes good warm).
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Reviews
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The custard turned out to be a somewhat watery and the texture was a bit off so I am taking off one star. However, the taste was quite good. In addition to the tablespoons of espresso powder, I also added a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for an espresso chocolate custard with cinnamon! Going through phase 1 of the South Beach Diet is not easy and having these tasty desserts makes everything less monotonous. -
I've made this several times....it is great. I experimented and added 3 T cocoa powder; great. I've even added 3 T peanut butter....yummy. -
This is really good if you use 1 packet starbucks instant coffee and 1% milk like the original South Beach cookbook reads, not skim. After simmering for 10 minutes turn off the stove and let it stand in the hot water for 5 more minutes. Enjoy it warm or cold.
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I'm a personal chef and I made this for a client today... I get to replace it tomorrow. Nuff said.
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Made these and threw 2 of the 4 portions away. The first couple of bites are good but the custard is watery and frankly, it's just not worth it. I'd rather have a piece of fruit!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
On South Beach Diet - Diagonised with diabetes in 2006, and am still working to control my blood sugar levels. I am an office manager of a financial advisor firm, and enjoy my job and the people I work with. Cooking must be about a lifestyle change and improving my life.
