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Crema

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Milk
3/4 cup 148g / 5.2ozSugar - divided
4   Egg yolks - beaten
1/4 cup 15g / 0.5ozCornstarch
1 teaspoon 5mlVanilla extract
  Fresh strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Combine milk and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to boiling point, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Remove from heat. Combine egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a medium mixing bowl; gradually add cornstarch, stirring well.

Gradually stir half of hot milk into the egg mixture; add to remaining hot milk, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Stir in vanilla. Pour custard into serving bowl and chill. To serve, top with fresh strawberries.

Note: Recipe may be double or tripled if desired.

Source:
Southern Living 1980 Annual Recipes

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