Vanilla Creme

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• Custard:
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups Half & Half
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 2 teaspoons French vanilla flavoring blend*
• Garnish:
• Fresh berries, if desired
• Mint leaves, if desired

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cornstarch and brown sugar in heavy 2-quart saucepan; stir until well mixed. Add milk and half & half; stir until well mixed.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until mixture thickens and begins to boil (12 to 14 minutes). Remove from heat.

Beat egg yolks in small bowl. Very slowly pour 1 1/2 cups hot milk mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly. Slowly pour egg mixture back into hot milk mixture in saucepan, whisking constantly.

Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil (2 to 3 minutes). Immediately, remove from heat. Stir in butter and French vanilla flavoring blend.

Divide custard among 6 individual serving dishes. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until serving time.

Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves, if desired.

*Substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla.