This Southern custard is a wonderful winter beverage part custard and part heaven Dont be afraid to try this recipe using almond or rum flavoring instead of vanilla extract
Prep Time
25 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
8
Ingredients
Instructions
Place milk in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until milk is heated through.
Beat eggs in a large bowl until light. Add sugar and mix well. Pour a small portion of hot milk into egg mixture
whisking constantly
until warmed and thinned. Pour mixture slowly back into hot milk
whisking constantly.
Cook and stir until custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. An instant read thermometer inserted into custard should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer custard to a container and chill completely in the refrigerator before serving.
