Custard

We think the custard needs no introduction. This product is not only well known, but also loved by most residents of our latitudes. However, not many people know that custard is just a folk name for confectionery. True foodies and connoisseurs, as well as professional pastry chefs, call Custard or Creme Anglaise English cream custard. It is noteworthy that the English custard custard is considered the base confectionery cream, on the basis of which other confectionery products are made.

Custard composition

The composition of the custard will in any case contain such invariable ingredients as: granulated sugar, chicken eggs and cream. It is worth noting that the amount of sugar that is contained in the custard, as well as the fat content of the cream, depends on the taste preferences of the confectioner, as well as on the type of confectionery that the master wants to prepare. For example, for custard cakes, it is better to make a thick and nutritious cream from high fat cream.

For curd desserts, a lighter version of custard is used. The calorie content of the custard will also depend only on the original set of ingredients. The average calorie content of custard made according to the classic recipe is 212 Kcal per 100 grams of product. Add to this the calorie content of the dough and other ingredients of the finished confectionery. Therefore, do not abuse custard if you follow the figure or fight extra pounds. After all, everything is good that in moderation.

There are several types of custard that differ in their composition, as well as taste and other consumer characteristics. There are two main types of custard creams:



confectionery custard or patisiere, such a cream is often used as a filling for cakes, tubes, eclairs or cakes;

english custard custard or Crème Anglaise, this type of confectionery is made using chicken eggs;



Usually, English custard is used in puddings, sauces or as the basis of other desserts. The custard differs from the patisier in the more liquid consistency of the finished custard. Custard is a versatile confectionery product with which to create real masterpieces of world cooking. For example, a well-known dessert of creme brulee or creme caramel is made from custard, which is baked in an oven until a crisp is formed. no less famous desserts Tiramisu, Cheesecake or soufflé are made with custard.

It is noteworthy that teaching pastry art begins with learning the basics of making pastry creams. In the first lesson, in most well-known culinary schools, masters will offer you to master the recipe for custard. Why don't we follow suit? So, in order to make custard, you need to separate the egg yolks from the proteins. The yolks are then whisked together with sugar.

After that, hot milk is poured into the egg mass, which does not cease to stir constantly. The resulting milk mixture must be brought to a boil in a water bath, without ceasing to stir. As a result, you will have a base for custard, in which you can add any ingredients to your taste, for example chocolate or caramel.