Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Vanilla Custard  , Variation Chocolate Custard

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VANILLA CUSTARD  

2

cups skim milk

1⁄2

teaspoon vanilla

4

egg whites, slightly beaten

 

Nutmeg

1⁄4

cup sugar

11⁄2

cups water

1⁄4

teaspoon salt

 

 

Combine milk, egg whites, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Pour into individual custard cups. Sprinkle nutmeg on custards. Cover each cup firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place custard cups in steamer basket in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 5 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Release pressure quickly. Chill custard.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

5 servings

84 Calories, 0 g Fat, 2 mg Cholesterol

 

VARIATION: CHOCOLATE CUSTARD

Heat skim milk with 3 tablespoons cocoa. Follow vanilla custard directions.

VARIATION: COCONUT CUSTARD

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon coconut over top of each vanilla custard before cooking.

 

Petite Pumpkin Custards

1

16-ounce can solid-pack

1

teaspoon finely chopped

 

pumpkin

 

candied ginger, optional

1

14-ounce can sweetened

1⁄4

teaspoon ground cloves

 

condensed milk

2

cups water

3

eggs, beaten

 

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1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

Whipped cream, optional

Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Pour into individual custard cups. Cover each cup firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place custard cups in steamer basket in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 10 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Release pressure quickly. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

 

8 servings

207 Calories, 6 g Fat, 97 mg Cholesterol

 

 

 

CHEESECAKE

 

1

8-ounce package cream cheese

2

eggs

1

3-ounce package cream cheese

1⁄2

cup vanilla wafer crumbs

1⁄2

cup sugar

21⁄2

cups water

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat in eggs. Pour mixture into buttered custard cups. Top with vanilla wafer crumbs. Cover each cup firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place custard cups in steamer basket in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and

COOK 15 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Release pressure quickly. Cool cheesecake. Cut around inside of cups to loosen and invert onto serving dish. Chill. Top with one of the following sauces, if desired.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

6 servings

305 Calories, 23 g Fat, 157 Cholesterol

 

CARAMEL SAUCE — Combine 1⁄4 cup soft cream cheese, 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon granu- lated sugar, and 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Spoon over cheesecake. Garnish with pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

FRUIT SAUCE — Spoon canned fruit pie filling of your choice over cheesecake. Refrigerate until serving.

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8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker specifications

The Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a versatile and efficient kitchen appliance designed to make cooking faster and more convenient. This pressure cooker is a staple for both amateur and professional chefs, combining practicality with advanced features.

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