A simple and satisfying soft custard
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup fine sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 3 tbsp water
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
Dash of salt
Preparation:
In a large saucepan, mix the milk, dissolved cornstarch, salt, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Cook uncovered over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove immediately and pour through a thin strainer into individual dessert cups.
Refrigerate and serve chilled in dessert cups.
Recipe courtesy of Spain GourmeTour magazine.
