Vanilla Custard

Name: Vanilla Custard
Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

1

Combine eggs and sugar in top of a double boiler; beat well. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and whipping cream. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly with a metal spoon, 10 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats the spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
2

Pour mixture into six 6-ounce custard cups. Cover and chill thoroughly. Before serving, sprinkle with almonds, if desired.