The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2040 — Coffee Milk Custard
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2040 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix half a glass very strong coffee with four glasses boiled or fresh whole milk or cream, six spoonfuls sugar and six yolks.
Strain into cups or a mould and cook gently in a water bath according to No. 2038.
Serve with sugar or milk sauce No. 488.
To provide
¾ glass ground coffee 4 glasses milk or cream | 1 glass sugar 6 yolks |
Historical editorial note: The supply table lists more coffee and sugar than the method.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2040. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.