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🍊 Orange Custard: A Zesty Cream Dream

🧡 Introduction

Orange Custard is a delicate, citrus-infused dessert that marries the

 creamy richness of traditional custard with the bright, tangy flavor of oranges. Smooth, silky, and bursting with a fresh fruit aroma, this dessert is a favorite among lovers of both classic and innovative sweets. It is a refreshing twist on the classic egg custard, offering a light and tangy finish to any meal, particularly during spring and summer months.

Whether served warm in the winter or chilled in the summer, Orange Custard is a dessert that transcends seasons and borders. It’s loved by families, elegant dinner guests, and children alike for its gentle sweetness, vibrant color, and luscious texture.

🕰️ A Short History of Custards and Citrus

Custards have been a part of European cooking since the Middle Ages, often made with milk or

cream and thickened with egg yolks. Originally used in tarts and pies, custards quickly evolved into standalone dishes. The word “custard” itself comes from the French word croustade, which referred to the crust of a tart.

Oranges, on the other hand, made their way into Europe through trade with Asia and the Middle East. When oranges became widely available, cooks began adding citrus to traditional desserts to balance out richness with brightness.

Orange Custard is believed to be a product of this culinary evolution, combining French custard techniques with the Mediterranean love for citrus.

🍊 Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make 4–6 servings of Orange Custard:

• 150 ml milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
• 100 ml fresh orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed, strained of pulp)
• 40 g cornstarch (acts as a thickening agent)
• 65 g sugar (adjust according to sweetness of oranges)
• 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
• 1 tsp orange zest (optional, but adds intense aroma)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for depth of flavor)

🛠️ Method and Instructions

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