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Perfect Boiled Custard
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Truly perfect. Perfect for trifles, perfect with fresh fruit, perfect with caramel sauce, perfect on its own.
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk, scalded
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Beat eggs in top of a double boiler on medium speed of an electric mixer until frothy.
2. Combine sugar, flour, and salt; stirring well; gradually add to eggs, beating until thick.
3. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot milk into egg mixture; add remaining milk, stirring constantly.
4. Bring water in bottom of double boiler to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until custard thickens and coats a metal spoon.
6. Stir in vanilla.
7. Pour custard into serving bowl and chill.
By RecipeOfHealth.com