Low-Fat Boiled Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. low-fat milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 to 3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 egg yolks

Preparation

Heat milk to scalding.
Beat egg yolks; add 3 to 4 tablespoons hot milk to yolks.
Stir. Stir back into custard.
After this has thickened, add 1/4 cup water to 2 tablespoons cornstarch and stir into yolks.
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Stiffly beat egg whites and add to mixture.
Do not boil the boiled custard as it will cause it to curdle.