• 2 egg yolks 
• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• pinch of salt 
• 1 cup scalded milk 
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 

Beat yolks slightly; stir in sugar and salt, blending well. 
Slowly stir in the scalded milk. 
Pour mixture into top part of double boiler; cook over 
boiling water, stirring constantly, until mixture thickened 
and coats a spoon. 
Remove from heat; strain and cool. 
Add vanilla. 

Yield: 1 cup.