Christmas Boiled Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Put milk in double boiler and when thoroughly heated, add eggs, sugar and salt which have been previously mixed together. Cook approximately 10 minutes or longer, stirring constantly.
2. 2
   Do not overcook as milk will curdle.
3. 3
   Custard is done when it coats a wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Add vanilla to taste.
5. 5
   My dad usually added something a little stronger.
6. 6
   Chill as cold as possible.
7. 7
   Also, good over vanilla ice cream.