Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold milk
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
Scald the 1 1/2 cups milk in the top of a double boiler.
In a separate bowl combine cornstarch, salt and 2 tbsp cold milk. Mix well then stir into scalded milk.
Continue to stir for 3 minutes then cover and let cook for 12 minutes.
In a separate bowl beat egg yolks. Add powered sugar and beat again. Then add vanilla and beat again. Mix in a small amount of the hot mixture, stirring until smooth.
Pour into the pan and continue to cook over meduim/low heat for 3 minutes, then pour into a chilled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap so that the wrap forms a skin over the custard.
Serve when chilled, mixing smooth first.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 55 min.