Niki, I really don't. As you say, microwaves are all over the place. What you want to do is heat the slurry until it's very hot, with bubbles forming around the edge of the milk. Remove it from the microwave and stir; you'll probably find some thickening towards the bottom. Stir until thoroughly combined, then continue heating in 20- to 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the slurry is fully thickened. What you want to avoid is cooking it too much initially, as that will REALLY solidify it towards the bottom, making it harder to get out any lumps. Good luck — PJH@KAF

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