Roman Custard (BAR’s variation)
Sidebar to: Strata: BAR’s Ancient Test Kitchen: Something Sweet from Ancient Rome

Roman Custard (BAR’s variation)
2 cups milk
¼ cup honey
3 egg yolks
¼ tsp nutmeg; plus some for garnish
Berries (or other fruits) for garnish
Instructions: Pour the milk into a bowl and mix with the honey. Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl. Pour the milk mixture into a saucepan and heat briefly. Take mixture off heat and add the well-beaten egg yolks. Add nutmeg and stir thoroughly. Pour into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 325° F for 15–20 minutes. Remove and let set for one hour.
The recipe listed here makes a very small amount. If you intend to prepare this custard for your friends and family, we suggest tripling or quadrupling the recipe.
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