custard tips

Three Custard Tips http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/how-to-make-ice-cream 1. Temper The Eggs Gradually whisk the hot cream into the egg yolks to heat them gently and prevent them from scrambling. © John Kernick 2. Spoon Test The custard is ready when it lightly coats the back of a spoon and when a finger drawn across it leaves a path. © John Kernick 3. Strain It A well-made custard won't have bits of cooked egg yolk in it; straining it eliminates the possibility.