Ingredients
8 servings
- •1 quart whole milk
- •5 eggs
- •1 cup white sugar
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 217
- Carbohydrate: 31g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Sugar: 31g