Ingredients:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
Place sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan; stir until no lumps remain. Stir in milk. Whisk in eggs until well blended. Warm over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture starts to steam, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking, stirring constantly until thickened and mixture coats a spoon, about 2 1/2 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. This recipe can be made a day ahead. Press a piece of plastic wrap on surface and refrigerate.
Makes 2 1/2 cups.
Source: DianasDesserts.com
Date: February 6, 2002-Recipe revised on October 14, 2006