Rich custard

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 quart Milk, scalded
½ cup Cold Milk
½ cup Sugar
1 pinch Salt
6 Eggs, whole
Almond Extract

Directions

Scald 1 quart milk; add sugar, and salt. Beat eggs and add cold milk to them. Stir, and gradually add to the hot milk mixture. Cook in top of double boiler until custard coats the spoon. When cold, add the flavoring.

Source: The First Ladies Cookbook - 1969 . Chapter on George & Marsha Washington

Posted by: Sandy May 11/93

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