Vanilla Custard
From Nicole (USA)

Serves 8

Ingredients:
4 eggs
½ cup of corn starch
6 cups of milk
1 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
½ stick of butter

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Directions:
Combine eggs, cornstarch and 1 cup of milk in a small bowl. Whip briskly with a wire whisk.

In a large pot, combine the milk, sugar and salt. Occasionally stirring, bring mixture to a boil.
 
Add the eggs and cornstarch into the boiling mixture.  Keep burner on high and stir vigorously until the mixture thickens.

Stir in the vanilla and butter. Place the custard into a cool pan or container and refrigerate until thoroughly cool (usually about two hours).

Place in serving bowls or tarts and serve.