1 ts Gelatin Powder — dissolved
In
1 tb Water
1 c Milk — scalded
1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
1/4 ts Salt
3 Whole Egg Yolks — beaten
1 tb Butter
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Heavy Whipping Cream —
Whipped
Nutmeg — for topping
Mix together: sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add to milk. Cook until thick
and smooth, about 15 minutes.
Add a small amount of mixture to the yolks. Combine yolks with mixture,
and cook for a few minutes. Remove from heat, and add gelatin and butter.
Cool completely, then add vanilla. Whip cream, then fold into mixture.
Pour all into a prebaked crust, sprinkle with nutmeg, and chill until firm.
Yields
8 Servings