Boiled Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
4 c. whole milk, scalded
1/4 c. sugar
dash of salt
1 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Beat 1/4 cup sugar into egg yolk.
Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir in milk slowly.
Take small amount of mixture and add to 1 tablespoon of flour.
Add to mixture and cook in double boiler until mixture coats spoon, stirring constantly.
Cool.
Add dash of salt to egg whites and beat stiff; add remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Beat well and add to custard with vanilla.
Mix thoroughly and chill for 4 hours.
Pile lightly in punch cups.
Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.