Custard Sauce

¹⁄₂ pint milk (or cream)
2 table-spoons powdered sugar
Yolks of 2 eggs
Vanilla

Boil the milk and sugar together. Beat the yolks thoroughly, and pour the milk over them. Strain and return to the saucepan, stirring until it thickens. Do not let it boil. Add a little vanilla.