Vanilla Almond Custard

Ingredients

• 1 pint milk
• sugar to taste
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds

Method

1. 1 Sweeten the milk with sugar and flavor with vanilla. Bring to a boil in a saucepan.
2. 2 In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth.
3. 3 Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper.
4. 4 Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Do not boil.
5. 5 Stir in chopped almonds, pour into a mold, and let cool to set.