Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Stir together milk and 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Whisk together egg yolks and egg in a medium bowl. Stir together 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl; stir into eggs until smooth.
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Pour boiled milk into egg mixture in a thin stream while mixing so eggs do not cook.
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Return egg mixture to the saucepan; slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent curdling and scorching.
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When mixture thickens, remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla until thoroughly blended.
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Pour into a heat-proof container; place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled before using.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 151 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
