English Egg Custard For 2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons fine sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 pint creamy milk
2 drops vanilla essence (the real thing)

Preparation

Beat together the egg-yolk and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Bring the milk slowly to the boil in a non-stick pan.
Pour on to the egg mixture, stirring steadily.
Mix well.
Pour the custard back into the pan and stir over a gentle heat until the mixture thickens till it will coat the back of a spoon.
Add the vanilla essence.
NOTE: For an extra-rich custard, stir in 2 tablespoons heavy cream with the vanilla.