The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2041 — Coffee-Scented Milk Custard
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2041 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Put half a glass very freshly roasted hot coffee beans into four glasses hot milk or cream and cover tightly.
After one hour strain, add six yolks and half a glass sugar, strain again and divide among cups or pour into a mould.
Steam in a water bath as in No. 2038. Serve with sugar or milk sauce No. 488.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2041. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.