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Directions
3 TB sugar
1 TB cornstarch
2/3 c milk
1 egg yolk -- lightly beaten
1/2 ts lime rind
2 TB lime juice
1 ts butter
: heavy whipping cream --
: whipped
In 2 cup glass measuring cup combine sugar and cornstarch. Add milk
and whisk until smooth. Microwave on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes
until slightly thickened. Whisk twice during cooking. Whisk 1/3 of
the milk intoegg yolk. Whisk well and return to custard mixture.
Microwave on High for about 30 seconds or until thickened. Whisk once
during cooking. Stir in lime rind, lime juice and butter until butter
is melted. Spoon into small serving dishes or custard cups. Chill for
1 hour or until cold. Before serving, pipe softly whipped and lightly
sweetened cream over custards. Serve. Serves 2.
189 calories without cream and 34% calories from fat, according to
MasterCook.
Recipe By : Canadian Living 20th Anniversary Cookbook
From: Mary Ash
~0700
Servings: 2 servings
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