Custard Cream Filling

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1¼ cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Farm Journal's Complete Pie Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1965

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. milk, scalded
  • ½ c. sugar
  • 3 tblsp.

Method

  • Gradually add milk to mixture of sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (about 10 to 15 minutes) .
  • Add about ½ c. hot mixture to eggs and blend; carefully combine both mixtures and cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; blend in butter and vanilla. Cool.