Cornstarch Vanilla Pastry Cream

Ingredients

• 5 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or flavoring of choice)

Method

1. 1 Beat egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch together in a saucepan until smooth.
2. 2 Gradually stir in the milk, then place over medium heat.
3. 3 Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
4. 4 Remove from heat, stir in your chosen flavoring, and let cool.