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                         Creole Coffee Custard

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Creole                           Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1 c  Sugar
     2 tb Water
     2 c  Light cream
     2    Eggs, at room temperature
     4    Egg yolks, at room temp.
   1/2 c  Louisiana coffee w/chicory

 1. Combine half the sugar and the water in small, heavy skillet.

 2. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and golden.

 3. Divide evenly among six 6-ounce custard cups; immediately swirl each
 custard cup to coat bottom.

 4. Scald cream; meanwhile, beat together eggs and egg yolks in large bowl
 until slightly thickened.

 5. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until well combined.

 6. Gradually add cream, then coffee; strain into custard cups.

 7. Place cups in shallow baking pan; add enough boiling water to pan to
 come halfway up sides of cups.

 8. Bake in preheated 325°F oven 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in
 center comes out clean.

 9. Cool slightly and serve warm, or cool completely, unmold and chill.

 NOTE Great with praline sauce!

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