BASIC CUSTARD

BASIC CUSTARD
INGREDIENTS
500 ml milk
40 gms cornflour
70 gms sugar
5 ml vanilla essence
40 gms butter
40 gms fresh cream

METHOD
Warm 3/4th of the milk till it is about 70°C. In another bowl mix the remaining milk, cornflour, fresh cream, vanilla essence and sugar till well blended. Add to the warm milk and continue to boil till it is thick and creamy. Use a thick saucepan and stir continu ously so that it does not burn. Remove from flame and add the butter. Stir and cover until cooled completely.