Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    egg yolks
     1/4                sugar
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
   1 1/4  cups          milk
     1/2  teaspoon      lemon extract or
     3/4  teaspoon      brandy or rum extract

Preparation:

Makes 1 1/3 cups. 1. In small heavy saucepan, beat egg yolks lightly; add sugar and salt and mix until well blended. 2. Gradually stir in milk; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just coats a metal spoon. 3. Stir in lemon extract. 4. Cool by placing pan in bowl of cracked ice or cold water and stirring for a few minutes. 5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly.