Egg Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk (do not boil).
2. 2
   Separate 3 of the eggs and use 3 whole eggs.
3. 3
   Beat eggs slightly.
4. 4
   Slowly add sugar while beating egg mixture.
5. 5
   Add a little of the hot milk to egg mixture (add hot milk slowly at first and then add remaining milk).
6. 6
   Add cornstarch.
7. 7
   Cook in top of double boiler or on slow heat on top of stove.
8. 8
   Stir constantly until mixture is slightly thick.
9. 9
   Do not boil or custard will curdle.
10. 10
    Add vanilla and cool.