Homemade Egg Custard Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan heat the cream to just below simmering point. Do not let the cream boil.

2. 2

   While the cream is heating whisk the eggs, vanilla, corn starch and sugar together in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Continue whisking the egg mixture with one hand, while gradually pouring the hot cream into the bowl. Whisk continually to prevent lumps.

4. 4

   Return the custard to the saucepan used to heat the cream. Over very gentle heat continue to whisk the custard as it thickens, keeping it smooth with vigorous whisking. Allow to heat just to simmering point.

5. 5

   Serve hot, poured over your favorite pudding. Custard can be prepared in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in a double broiler over simmering water, whisking as it heats.