Finnish Cauliflower Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cauliflower, separated into flowerets
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
2 cups milk
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.
Place the cauliflower in a saucepan, cover with water, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is just tender-crisp; drain.
Butter a 1-1/2 quart casserole and arrange the flowerets in it.
In a small saucepan melt the butter.
Stir in the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the parsley, stirring until smooth (a roux whisk can be helpful).
Slowly add 1 cup of the milk, stirring to incorporate, and cook until thickened.
Pour mixture over the cauliflower.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
Into the egg mixture, stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, white pepper and remaining milk.
Pour over the creamed cauliflower in the casserole.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set.
Serve hot.