Custard

This is not the way I was taught to make pudding in high school home ec. It is even better! Great in custard cups topped with bananas, blueberries, pears...

Custard
Mix together in saucepan:
1/4c cornstarch
1/2c sugar (or brown sugar)

Whisk in:
2 eggs

In another saucepan, heat to scalding (185 degrees or at least steaming but not boiling)
2c milk

Slowly pour milk into egg mixture, whisking as you pour. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thick. It takes a while and then happens fast.

Stir in:
1/2t vanilla extract
1/2t coconut extract
1t lemon zest

Spread on plate to allow to cool if you in a hurry. Serve hot or cold!

Pear Tart
For a really great dessert, spread cooled custard over a cooked pie crust. Top with sliced pears and drizzle with warm apricot jam.