Ingredients

• Milk - 2 cups
• Sugar - ½ cup
• Cornstarch - 3 tablespoons
• Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon
• Egg Yolks - 3
• Salt - 1/8 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat.

2. 2.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth.

3. 3.

   Gradually add a small amount of the milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

4. 4.

   Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

5. 5.

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

6. 6.

   Pour the custard into individual serving dishes and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

7. 7.

   Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh fruit or whipped cream.

Nutritional Facts