Custard

By ckerndt

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 qt milk
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 5 tbsp cornstarch
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 c sherry
• 2 c heavy cream
• Raspberry or strawberry preserves

Preparation

Step 1

Pour milk into top of double boiler. (Unless you have an enormous double boiler, this must be done in two batches.) In a mixing bowl, beat together sugar, cornstarch, and eggs until smooth. Add milk and heat until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool.

Add sherry to cooled custard.