Sweet Milk Custard

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   In a bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 250 g sugar, and 3 tbsp cornstarch until smooth.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Add a small splash of the 1 liter of milk to the egg mixture to loosen it.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Bring the remaining milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Slowly pour the egg mixture into the boiling milk while stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and bubbles appear, then remove from heat.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Stir 1 tbsp vanilla extract into the custard.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Pour the custard into a serving bowl.

8. 8
   Step 8

   In a separate small pan, combine 100 g sugar and 15 ml water for the caramel.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Cook the sugar mixture over medium heat until it turns a deep honey color.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Pour the prepared caramel over the custard.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Allow the custard to cool, then refrigerate until set and cold before serving.