Soul warmer for rainy summer days: custard
The summer has unfortunately only arrived in our climes as expected.
- 500 ml of milk
- 1 vanilla pod
- approx. 35 g cornstarch (depending on the desired strength)
- 50 g sugar
- 75 ml milk
- 2 egg yolks

The summer has unfortunately only arrived in our climes as expected.


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