English Cornstarch Pudding

Name: English Cornstarch Pudding
Ingredients: 1 qt. milk; 1/4 c. cornstarch; a little salt; 1/2 c. sugar; rind of 1 lemon; 2 egg whites; 1 c. milk; scant Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 egg yolks, beaten; few drops lemon extract; scant tsp. vanilla

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 qt. milk
1/4 c. cornstarch
a little salt
1/2 c. sugar
rind of 1 lemon
2 egg whites
1 c. milk
scant Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
few drops lemon extract
scant tsp. vanilla

Directions

1

In double boiler, scald milk, reserving 1/4 cup.
2

Mix together cornstarch, salt and sugar, using the reserved 1/4 cup milk to blend.
3

Add to hot milk.
4

Add finely shaved lemon rind and cook until pudding thickens.
5

Beat egg whites until stiff; add to the rest and cook a minute or so, then turn into a dish and chill. Make pudding sauce.
6

Mix together the cup of milk, flour, sugar and egg yolks.
7

Cook until thick.
8

Flavor with lemon and vanilla and serve over chilled pudding.