Microwave Vanilla Custard

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30-60 minutes

ingredients

2 cups skim milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 fresh strawberries

directions

Combine milk and 3 tablespoons sugar in 2-quart glass measure. Microwave at HIGH for 5 to 6 minutes or just until mixture begins to boil, stirring at 3 minute intervals.

Combine egg and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl; beat well, using a wire whisk. Gradually add cornstarch, beating constantly. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot milk mixture into egg mixture; add to remaining milk mixture, stirring constantly. Microwave at HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Remove from microwave, and stir 3 minutes. Stir in vanilla.

Spoon mixture into dessert dishes; chill until set. Garnish each with a strawberry.

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