Custard Cream Filling

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This was originally given to me as a cannoli filling and although i still use it for that purpose, it also makes a great cream puff or cake filling as well as just a delicious thick pudding. A very old recipe - origin unknown.

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Steps

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Scald milk , being careful not to burn.

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Mix together sugar , flour and salt.

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Add eggs to flour mixture and beat well.

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Add slowly to milk , stirring constantly with whisk until thick.

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Remove from heat and add vanilla , orange rind and butter.

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Stir and cool.

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Ingredients

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milk, eggs, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla, orange rind, butter