Hi, Alex, While custard appears to be wet, as you put it, the knife test really does work. The custard should be almost set but not runny. When it is set, a knife will come out dry, not with any wetness on the blade. I don't think a toothpick would be effective for testing a custard.
I've tested pies like, pecan and pumpkin this way with success every time. As some on this list know, I am an experienced cook and baker, so speak from long years of practice. Blessings, Alice _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
