Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 2 tablespoons of the milk with the cornstarch in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2. 2
   When the cornstarch is dissolved, slowly add the rest of the milk and sugar, and cook over moderate heat until the sauce starts to thicken and comes to a boil.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, beat egg yolks with a fork.
5. 5
   Take a cup of the sauce, and slowly add to the eggs, beating briskly as you pour.
6. 6
   Return the egg/sauce mixture to the saucepan, stirring into the hot sauce.
7. 7
   Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Remove from heat, and add the vanilla extract.
9. 9
   Pour custard into a jug or pitcher, and serve.
10. 10
    Tip: To prevent custard forming a skin as it cools, cover jug with plastic wrap.