Brandied Custard Crepe Filling

NorthwestGal's Note:

This recipe came from the back of a package of pre-made crepes I bought many years ago. It's the best custard, very creamy and sweet. It's great all by itself, or to use as a crepe filling (as the title defines). But I've also used it to sweeten up a bowl of fresh fruit. Since I have kids, I usually make this without the Brandy and it's just as good.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup brandy, room temperature (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a 2-quarter saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and cornstarch and cook until thickened (or microwave for 5 to 7 minutes).
2. Add ¼ of the hot milk mixture to the beaten eggs and blend well.
3. Add the egg mixture to the remaining hot milk mixture in the saucepan and add stir over medium heat (or microwave for 2 minutes or until thick). Remove pan from heat; stir in the brandy (if using) and vanilla. Chill completely.
4. For use as a crepe filling - Recipe makes enough filling for 10 crepes. Place 3 tablespoons of custard in the center of each crepe. Add about 1/3 cup of sliced strawberries, if you wish. Then gently roll each crepe and place on a plate. Top each crepe with whipping cream and fresh strawberries.

Reviews

[Blue Skies]

Thanks for posting this! It was so easy to make, we really enjoyed it on our crepes this morning. I made it alongside "Berry-Berry Sauce for Pancakes" #303287, and they went together phenomenally! Next time I will make half the recipe, for two of us it was soo much and quite rich. My mistake for not realizing that to begin with! Thanks for sharing!

[Boomette]

I did this filling only for 5 servings cause I was the only one to eat it. DH and DS only takes maple syrup of their pancakes. I used skim milk, splenda. I used the brandy cause I like the taste. I cooked it in the microwave. It became thick in just a few minutes. Maybe too thick and lumpy. I didn't mix it enough with the cornstarch I think. But the taste is great. So that's why I didn't take a photo. Thanks NorthwestGal. Made for Holiday tag