A Very Proper English Custard

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Bring milk and cream to a simmer slowly on low heat

2. 2

   Whisk the sugar and cornstarch together , add the egg yolks , combine well

3. 3

   Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture , whisking constantly

4. 4

   Add vanilla

5. 5

   Return to the saucepan and stir gently until thickened

6. 6

   Serve hot , or cool to use as a layer in trifles , or fill tart pans

7. 7

   If using it hot , it can be kept warm in a jug set in a pan of hot water with a bit of cling film on top to prevent a skin forming