2 c. milk
2 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Scald milk in a double boiler until steaming. Do not boil. Beat eggs. Add sugar and salt. Stir milk gradually into eggs and return to double boiler. Cook custard stirring constantly until thickened and will form a coating on metal spoon. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat. When cooled add vanilla. Cover to prevent top from hardening. makes 2 cups. Great on Jello.