The ideal accompaniment to the sponge pudding.  Thick, yellow and delicious, serve hot or cold.

Real Custard

Ingredients: (To make 300 ml/½ pint)

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 300 ml/½ pint milk
  
• few drops vanilla essence

Method:

Whisk egg yolks and sugar for 2 minutes.  Warm milk with vanilla essence.  Pour milk on to egg mix and return to the pan.  Stir over a low heat until sauce thickens.  Serve hot or cold.