Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

sugar

1 tbsp

cornstarch

1.25 cup

nonfat milk

2 tbsp

rum

2 tsp

margarine

0.5 tsp

vanilla

0.13 tsp

ground nutmeg

Step 1
~2 min

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.

Step 2
~2 min

Stir in milk and rum.

Step 3
~2 min

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture boils and thickens.

Key Technique: Stirring
Step 4
~2 min

Remove from heat.

Step 5
~2 min

Stir in margarine, vanilla, and nutmeg.

Step 6
~2 min

Serve warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of rum to your taste.

Serve over vanilla ice cream, pound cake, or fruit.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm over ice cream.

Drizzle over cake or fruit.

Use as a topping for bread pudding.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Pound cake
Apple pie
Bread pudding

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Caribbean

Cultural Significance

Often associated with holiday celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Dessert
Party

Popularity Score

65/100