The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2043 — Plain Flavoured Milk Custard
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2043 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix four glasses whole milk, six yolks, a quarter to a third glass fine sugar and cinnamon, vanilla or lemon zest.
Strain into a mould or cups and cook in a water bath according to No. 2038.
Serve with raspberry or cherry syrup, milk sauce No. 488, chocolate sauce No. 490, or freshly whipped sweetened sour cream.
To provide
4½ glasses milk and 6 yolks Cinnamon, vanilla or lemon zest ½ glass sugar | Fruit syrup or 1¼ glasses sour cream ¼ glass sugar for a sauce |
Historical editorial note: The table and method disagree on milk and sugar quantities.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2043. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.