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Custard Mold
Total time120 min
Prep50 min
Cook70 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyHard
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ChefLoubna Fawaz

Custard Mold

A delicious, simple custard mold that takes very little time to make. Try this recipe from Shou Tabkhin Al-Youm — the kids will love it!

The custard mold is an easy dessert with few ingredients and is very popular with children!

Ingredients

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  • 1 liter milk (about 4 cups)
  • 6 tablespoons custard powder
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar, or to taste
  • Plain biscuits
  • A few drops of orange extract (optional)
  • To make ma'rouk, here's this tried home recipe: Here is ma'rouk or brioche

Method

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  1. Mix the powdered custard with cold milk before putting the mixture on the heat to prevent lumps
  2. Add sugar to the mixture and place it over low heat, stirring continuously until it boils and you obtain a smooth but thick mixture
  3. Prepare a springform pan or any suitable mold, or you can use deep glasses; place a layer of biscuits, then the custard mixture, and then a second layer of biscuits
  4. In a separate bowl place a little of the custard mixture and mix it with cocoa, stirring well until you get a dark-colored chocolate custard mixture
  5. Pour the dark cocoa mixture over the final layer of biscuits in the mold
  6. You can decorate the top of the custard mold with more biscuits or as desired
  7. Refrigerate the custard mold until it sets well and becomes cold
  8. To make ma'ruk (a traditional pastry), here is this tried home recipe: Ma'ruk or brioche
  9. #recipes# recipe# shou_tabkhin_al_youm

Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianGluten freeNut freeEgg freeHardLong cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • Here is ma'rouk or brioche

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