Cracker Custard

9 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (she uses PET Milk)
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 lb saltine crackers (1/2 box)

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir in a large pot: sugar, eggs, all evaporated milk, and water.
  2. 2
    On medium heat, let mixture cook until it steams.
  3. 3
    Taste for sweetness, add more sugar if needed.
  4. 4
    Add two teaspoons of corn starch to the 2 tablespoons of cold water and wisk.
  5. 5
    Add the cornstarch water and vanilla to the milk mixture in the pot, bring to a boil.
  6. 6
    Take off heat.
  7. 7
    Crush cracker slightly, leaving some big chunks and add one pack of crackers at a time to milk mixture.
  8. 8
    Mix well.
  9. 9
    Add more crushed crackers if too soupy.
  10. 10
    Once satisfied with the consistency, spoon into a casserole dish and spread even.
  11. 11
    Store leftovers in fridge for upto a 5 - 7 days.
  12. 12
    Note: She enjoys this slightly warmed and my husband enjoys it cold. I like condensed milk drizzled on top.

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