Boiled Custard

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• ¼–½ cup white granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. Heat the milk and salt (if using) in a double boiler until bubbles form around the edges.
2. Beat the eggs with sugar until uniform.
3. Gradually mix approximately ½ cup (125 ml / 4.2 oz) hot milk into the egg mixture to temper it.
4. Slowly stir the egg mixture into the remaining hot milk.
5. Optionally, mix the cornstarch and water and stir into the custard.
6. Stir over heat until thickened (should coat the spoon), without bringing to a boil.
7. Remove from heat, and continue stirring to dry the custard slightly.
8. Stir in the vanilla before the dish has cooled completely.
9. Serve warm or chilled.