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Light vanilla egg custard

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

A creamy dessert, low in calories and without added sugar, made with only four basic ingredients: semi‑skimmed milk, eggs, vanilla and a sugar substitute. Cooking in a bain‑marie ensures a firm and melt‑in texture, reminiscent of traditional flan, but with fewer calories. Ideal for those watching their figure while indulging.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
1h 12m
Prep
40m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
2h 5m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.10
Per serving:$1.02

Critical Success Points

  • Temper the egg‑milk mixture to avoid premature coagulation
  • Cook in a bain‑marie at 160°C for 30 minutes to achieve a melt‑in texture

Safety Warnings

  • Hot milk can cause burns; handle with care
  • Steam from the bain‑marie is very hot; keep hands away
  • Use kitchen gloves to remove the dish from the oven

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