I grew up in a small village in south Trinidad. Most people in that area are really close-knit but my immediate neighbors are like my family. It feels like I spent as much time in their house as I did in mine!
Aaron *my neighbor closest in age* and I have been buddies forever! He loves my mom’s sweetbread and cakes and I love his mom’s pholourie and egg custard.
It’s funny how we would always know to show up when food was ready! With as much as we ate I’m surprised we don’t weigh 2000lbs! Miss Nelly makes lots of yummy things but her egg custard is the best! It’s so easy to make and you just need a few ingredients. The texture is smooth and light and not too sweet.
I’ve been homesick recently so I decided to make this to ease the heartache a little 💜
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 2 cans evaporated milk
- 1 can condensed milk (add a little more if you like a little more sweetness)
- 1 1/2 tsp finely grated ginger (you can use more or less)
- 1-2 tsps lemon or lime zest
- A pinch of nutmeg
Beat all the ingredients together until combined, bake at 375 F for about 45 mins or until the center sets. ( If you used the whole peel like I did, remove it before baking)
I’ve also just started a facebook page! check me out at www.facebook.com/youngsunshinescooking
I’m bringing this dish to FiestaFriday.net @ Fiesta Friday #62 ! Let’s party with Jess @Cooking Is My Sport! And Prudy @Butter, Basil and Breadcrumbs! 🍻🍻🎉
really nice. I feel chinyere would real like this
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Try it and lemme know! 💜
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This custard looks and sounds delicious! Love the addition of ginger! Yum!
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Thank you for your kind words! The ginger really adds a nice flavor! 😊
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Great post and I just found your FB page – any tips you have for my page facebook.com/feastwiselyblog? Facebook is rather neglected by me! Happy aste
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Thanks for visiting my fb page! Let me go check yours out! 😁
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I liked your page! Its cute! And smart to link back to your wordpress. I do the same thing! I’m very new to the fb pages though. Have you tried inviting more people to your page?
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Yes have invited my friends from my personal page but that’s about it!
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Maybe try searching for food blog pages on fb that you can share your page with. That way you can get more exposure! Others need to see and try your yummy recipes!
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Egg custard is no small feat to pull off- yours looks perfect, thanks for sharing 🙂
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You’re so sweet! Thank you Jess 💜💜😊
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Looks like a simple and delicious dessert! 🙂
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Thank you! It was one of my favorite childhood treats!
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It looks so tempting.. I’ll have to try it soon now..
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Please do! Let me know if you like it 😊
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sure..I’ll update you about my attempt to your yummy looking delicious egg custard.
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This looks amazing! I can see you’ve been busy since I last stopped by! I hope you don’t mind if I pin this!
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Thank you!! Please pin away!! 💞💞
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