Categories: pudding- custard- mousse- flan
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk, scalded
- 2 egg or 4 yolks
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. almond extract
Directions
- Scald milk in top part of double boiler over boiling water. Combine in small mixer bowl, eggs, cornstarch, sugar and salt. Beat on medium-high speed 1/2 minute. Add milk gradually while beating.
- Pour into top of double boiler, cook over hot (not boiling) water, stirring until thick enough to coat spoon. Return to mixer bowl, add flavoring. Beat on med- high speed until smooth. Cool, cover, chill. Serve as a sauce or dessert.
-
Note: Coconut, brandy or grated orange rind may be folded into chilled custard.