Damaeus wrote:

> I hope this is the last time I have to make it. That or I'm going to
> start trying to put my own twist on it by whipping cream cheese into it.
>
> Damaeus

I'm sorry but that sounds dreadful to me and totally unnecessary. It
won't add much in flavor, which is one of your complaints. It most
certainly will ruin the beauty of the classic custard texture. Perhaps
you need to investigate flavored custards more?