No, I don't live alone, but my family doesn't always share my food obsessions. :-) I've been enjoying this one solo. A nice little dessert that uses an egg from my huge supply from my hens. :-) It's pretty quick to make in the microwave. I'm not a big fan of microwave cooking, and most of the time would be content without one. But custard is a perfect dish to make in the microwave--no bain marie required.
Egg Custard for One
Use a microwave-safe cereal or soup bowl. Crack one egg into it and beat with a fork. Add two tablespoons sugar and a tiny pinch of salt and stir well. Add 3/4 cup milk, a tiny pinch of nutmeg, and a few drops of vanilla. Stir very well, making sure the egg is incorporated. Put in the microwave for 15 minutes, power level 3. (Make sure not to cook this on high!) It should be set, with just a bit of jiggle in the middle.
I suppose you could top this with fresh fruit. But I enjoy it as is in all it's eggy glory. And you can wait until it cools, but I eat it--carefully!--right after it comes out of the microwave.
One added thing I've been using with this recipe that's really delicious--a little luxury--I bought some vanilla salt at The Meadow on Mississippi and it is *perfect* for this use! I top the finished custard with a small pinch before eating it. Yum!
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Yum! That sounds good! I tend to only use my microwave for baked potatoes, heating soup or baked beans. It is really used. But this sounds easy!
Oooooh..... that sounds yummy! I'm going to try it for breakfast tomorrow!
Denise
Well done Elizabeth! Egg custard in Microwave! I have had success on my first go! Having home grown Rhubarb and egg custard from my rescued free range chooks!! Thanks for the recipe from here in Sunny Suffolk, UK!
please clarify - FIFTEEN minutes (or maybe 1.5 minutes) because I tried15 minutes tonight and there was egg-custard-scambled eggs everywhere. I'll try 1.5 minutes tomorrow & get back....
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