Simple custard cream

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Making this cream is utterly simple. But remember: never bring the cream to a boil at any stage! If you find pieces of egg white in the cream after cooking, strain it through a sieve. The finished dessert can be served immediately.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Using a whisk, mix milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat on the stove.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Bring the milk mixture in a saucepan to a state where tiny bubbles form around the edges of the pan, stirring occasionally to prevent the starch from sticking to the bottom. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Mix 2 tablespoons of the prepared milk mixture with the eggs and beat them.

5. 5

   Step 5

   While constantly stirring, slowly add the eggs to the milk mixture and return the saucepan to the heat. Stir continuously until the cream thickens, for another 2–3 minutes. Do not let the cream boil!

6. 6

   Step 6

   Remove the saucepan from the heat, add vanilla and mix. Divide the cream into molds and let cool. Done!