Classic Floating Island Custard Recipe
Ingredients
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites, at room temperature
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and halved
Directions
1. Place egg yolks, the 1/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch in a medium-sized, heat-resistant non-metallic bowl; mix well. Gradually stir in milk.
2. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4 (5) minutes or until mixture just about boils. Do not allow-to boil. Stir mixture occasionally during last half of cooking.
3. Add the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
2. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4 (5) minutes or until mixture just about boils. Do not allow-to boil. Stir mixture occasionally during last half of cooking.
3. Add the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.