Boiled Custard II

My mother makes this each Christmas. Many of my relatives freeze the custard and eat it with a spoon.

• Calories: 128 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 gallon milk
• 10 eggs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, mix together eggs and white sugar. Stir in milk.

Step 2

In the lower pot of a double boiler, add water and bring to a low boil. Into the top pot, pour milk and sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture coats a spoon, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Add vanilla extract and strain using a sieve. Chill before serving.