proper english custard

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Luling, TX
Updated on May 11, 2015

I made this the other day. And it brought me back to my childhood. I heard you can store it up to 3 days. But it didn’t last that long in my house.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 1/2 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 pint milk
  • 2 ounces cream
  • 4 - egg yolks
  • 1 ounce sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

How To Make proper english custard

  • Step 1
    1. Bring milk and cream to a simmer slowly on low heat.
  • Step 2
    2 Whisk the sugar and cornstarch together, add the egg yolks, combine well.
  • Step 3
    3. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Add vanilla. Return to the saucepan and stir gently until thickened. Serve hot, or cool

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Category: Puddings
Keyword: #custard
Culture: English
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Eggs

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