Ingredients


Makes 1-1/4 cups.

1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 tbs cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 beaten egg
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. In saucepan, combine sugar, salt and cornstarch.
2. Gradually stir in milk till smooth. Cook, stirring, over medium heat till mixture boils for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
3. Beat egg. Gradually stir half of heated mixture into beaten egg. Then stir into remaining mixture in saucepan.
4. Heat, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes (do not boil).
5. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Chill.

   This recipe can be used a filling for pies, cream puffs, etc or can be served alone.

Recipe courtesy of A Cajun Family's Recipe Collection