Boiled custard

Mom says:

I always look up the Southern Living recipe, and then adapt as desired. (Editors note: I did not find a southern living boiled custard recipe on the first page of Google)

This year:. 1 dozen eggs, 1.5 cups sugar, 1 qt half and half, 6 cups whole milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla, pinch salt. Combine and cook eggs, sugar, half n half & milk, salt. Stir constantly and bring to between 170 and 180 – as soon as it gets thick (the characteristics of the bubbles will change), place pot in cold water in sink, stir while cooking it down to at least 130. Add vanilla during cooling process. Place in storage jars, refrigerate.

I usually strain it after cooking, because I like it really smooth and that takes out the chalazae.