Egg Thickened Vanilla Custard Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. 1 Heat milk in a double boiler, reserving a small amount to moisten the cornstarch.
2. 2 Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt; moisten with the reserved cold milk.
3. 3 Add the cornstarch mixture to the hot milk and stir until thickened.
4. 4 Cook for 15 minutes, then beat the egg and stir it into the mixture.
5. 5 Continue cooking until the egg thickens, then add vanilla and cool before serving.