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Ingredients
1 ¾
cup
milk
2
large
egg yolks
(use the white for another recipe)
¼
cup
milk
2
teaspoons
vanilla
¼
cup
sugar
3
tablespoons
cornstarch
¼
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, scald 1 ¾ cup milk (heat over medium heat until bubbles start to form, just before it boils, about 180° F (80° Celsius).
While milk is heating, beat the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Add ¼ milk and vanilla, mix until smooth.
In a small bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add to milk/egg mixture and beat with a fork or whisk to remove all lumps.
When the milk is scalded, slowly add the milk/egg mixture stirring constantly.
Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick. Turn heat to simmer and cook 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Put into serving bowl(s) and cover with plastic. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.