Smith Boiled Custard
Smooth and creamy boiled custard is a classic dessert made simply with eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. This recipe from the Smith family also uses cornstarch for extra thickening power.
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PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
SERVING: 10
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 cup cornstarch
4 egg yolks
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1⁄2 teaspoon grated nutmeg (optional)
Notes
Yield may be 10-12 servings.
Source of recipe: Smith Family Recipe
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Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, mix sugar, salt and cornstarch together. Next, stir in egg yolks and mix well. After these ingredients are mixed well, pour into heavy-bottomed sauce pan or double boiler. Over medium heat, gradually add milk. Bring mixture to a boil slowly. Continue to stir and cook until a spoon coats when dipped it in the mixture. Add vanilla and stir. Place the boiled custard in the refrigerator and serve cool. Sprinkle with ground nutmeg, if desired.