Thanks, that's really helpful to know. I was going to try my hand at apumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, so this will be much easer. Prepare for crust-making questions when I do try it, though!
On 9/9/12, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) [email protected] _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
