Boiled Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Put milk in a large pan, placed in a larger kettle of water (to prevent milk scorching).
2. 2
   Bring milk to boiling point.
3. 3
   Have ready well beaten egg yolks to which sugar has been added.
4. 4
   Stir egg yolks into the boiling milk, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Cook until mixture is slightly thick and coats a silver spoon.
6. 6
   Turn off heat and immediately fold in well beaten egg whites to which a pinch of salt was added.
7. 7
   You may pour hot custard over the whites or fold them in.
8. 8
   Just be sure you do not stir.
9. 9
   Add vanilla.
10. 10
    Chill thoroughly before serving, 1 or 2 days is best.
11. 11
    Pecan or fruit cake is a tasty companion.