Grandma Cream: the sweet to serve to surprise your guests!

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### 🧓 Why You’ll Love It:
– **Timeless flavor**: It’s rich, comforting, and just the right amount of sweet.
– **Versatile**: Serve it chilled in little glasses, layered with fruit, or topped with crushed cookies or nuts.
– **Simple ingredients**: You probably already have everything you need in your kitchen!
– **Conversation starter**: Just the name alone—Grandma Cream—is enough to pique curiosity.

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### 📝 Ingredients:
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 3 egg yolks
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– Optional toppings: berries, cinnamon, toasted almonds, or caramel drizzle

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### 👩‍🍳 How to Make It:

1. **Warm the milk and cream** in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
2. In a separate bowl, **whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch** until smooth.
3. **Slowly pour** the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
4. **Return the mixture to the saucepan**, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a custard-like consistency (about 5–7 minutes).
5. **Remove from heat** and stir in the vanilla.
6. **Strain (optional)** for extra smoothness, then pour into serving dishes.
7. **Chill** for at least 2 hours before serving. Top with your favorite garnish and serve with a smile.

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### 🍓 Serve It Your Way:
– **Elegant**: In small glass jars with a sprig of mint and berries.
– **Rustic**: In teacups with a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.
– **Decadent**: Topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.

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### 💬 Final Thoughts

Grandma Cream isn’t just a dessert—it’s a mood. It brings warmth to your table, makes guests feel instantly at home, and sparks stories about family, food, and comfort. Whether you’re serving it at a holiday dinner or a casual get-together, it’s the kind of sweet that makes people pause, smile, and ask, *“What is this?!”*

Go ahead—whip up a batch, and let this creamy classic become the surprise star of your next gathering.

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