VANILLA CREAM

Instructions

1. 1

   In microwave bowl, mix: 2/3 C sugar, 3 T cornstarch, 1/4 t salt

2. 2

   add a fraction of 2 C milk, a little at first to make a smooth paste, then the rest until the mixture is smooth

3. 3

   microwave this at high for 8-9 minutes, stirring every 2 min until the stuff is smooth and thickened

4. 4

   meanwhile, put 3 egg yolks (or two whole eggs) into another bowl and beat them slightly

5. 5

   quickly stir half of the hot milk mixture into eggs, and then add the new egg mixture to the original milk mixture

6. 6

   microwave at high 1 to 2 min until mixture is thick and glossy

7. 7

   add 1 T butter

8. 8

   add 1 t vanilla extract

9. 9

   (and, optionally, for extra flavor) add 1 t almond extract