The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2195 — Citrus and Madeira Custard
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2195 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Whisk four yolks, three eighths pound fine sugar, zest of a quarter lemon, juice of one and a half lemons and two oranges, half a small glass Madeira and half a spoonful white rum over gentle heat.
When the cream starts to thicken, move to the edge of the stove and keep whisking.
A second person fills the pastries with this hot cream as directed in No. 2194.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2195. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.