Cornstarch Thickened Vanilla Custard

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pint milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 oz granulated sugar
• Vanilla or other flavoring

Method

1. 1 Combine milk and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. 2 Mix cornstarch with a little cold milk until smooth, then stir into the boiling milk.
3. 3 Boil, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then beat in egg yolks.
5. 5 Return to heat briefly to cook eggs without curdling, then flavor and chill.