Vanilla Custard

Vanilla Custard                                                                                             

Submitted by Luella McBride

This is yummy! Good plain, over fruit, in tarts, éclairs, pies, etc. Try it!

First mixture:

7 cups water

1½ - 1 2/3 cups sugar

½ - 1 tsp salt

Bring ingredients to a boil in a saucepan. Turn off heat and set aside. 

Second mixture:

1 cup water

2 cups non-instant powdered milk or 2 2/3 cups instant powdered milk

¾ - 1 cup cornstarch

4 eggs

½ cup cocoa (optional for chocolate flavored)

Blend second mixture ingredients in a blender.  Add second mixture to first mixture in saucepan. Turn heat back on and barely bring to a boil, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 tsp vanilla and ¼ cup sliced butter.