Creamy Custard Dessert

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
2. Heat Milk and Cream: In a saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
3. Whisk Egg Yolks: In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
4. Temper the Eggs: Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
5. Cook the Custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Cool the Custard: Pour the custard into a dish or individual cups, cover with plastic wrap (touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and let it cool to room temperature.
8. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving.

Enjoy your creamy, smooth custard dessert!