- 8 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 gallon whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Whisk eggs and sugar together in a large pot. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla.
- Heat milk mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving dish and allow to cool.