Swedish Cream

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh fruit, to top

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until completely blended.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to boil. Remove from heat.
3. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour into individual dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
7. Before serving, top with fresh fruit.

Interesting Facts

• Swedish cream is a traditional Swedish dessert.
• The dessert is sometimes referred to as "vanilla pudding" in Scandinavia.
• The custard can be flavored with other ingredients such as almond extract or orange zest.