Perfect Stirred Custard Recipe
Ingredients
| 4 eggs or 6 egg yolks | ||
| Sugar | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Milk | 2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Pure vanilla extract | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Directions
Blend together eggs, sugar and salt in a large saucepan; gradually stir in milk.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just coats a metal spoon, 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in vanilla.
Cool quickly by setting pan in a bowl of ice or cold water and stirring a few minutes.
Cover by placing plastic wrap directly on custard; chill thoroughly.
Serve over fresh fruit for a fanciful dessert that's simplicity itself.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just coats a metal spoon, 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in vanilla.
Cool quickly by setting pan in a bowl of ice or cold water and stirring a few minutes.
Cover by placing plastic wrap directly on custard; chill thoroughly.
Serve over fresh fruit for a fanciful dessert that's simplicity itself.
Chef
