2016-09-09

English Cream

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon rum

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, gradually beat the sugar into the eggs and continue beating until mixture is pale yellow.
  2. Beat in the cornstarch.
  3. Continue beating and gradually pour in boiling milk.
  4. Put pan over medium-low heat.
  5. Stir constantly and cook until spoon is coated in a light, creamy layer (do not simmer!).
  6. Remove from heat and beat for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Beat in vanilla and rum.
  8. Set saucepan in cold water and stir until sauce is cooled.
  9. Cover and keep in fridge.

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