Peach yam custard

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsMilk
3Eggs, well beaten
cupSugar
1cupMashed yams--from can insyrup but without the syrup when mashing
¼teaspoonSalt
1cupSliced fresh or frozen peaches, mashed
½teaspoonVanilla or almond extract

Directions

Peach Yam Custard

Heat yams in the canned liquid and then drain. Scald milk. Add sugar, salt and vanila to beaten eggs. Slowly pour small amount of milk into egg mixture, then pour egg mixture into remaining milk, stirring constantly. Add yams, salt and peach puree. Pour into a 1½ quart souffle dish or individual custard cups. Place in deep baking pan.

Pour hot water into pan up to ½ inch from top of dish. Bake at 350 F., 30 to 45 minutes or until set.