classic vanilla custard
Classic Vanilla Custard This is also called "Custard Sauce." 2 1/4 cups milk 1/2 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 egg yolks 1/3 cup granulated sugar If using a vanilla...
Ingredients
- 21/4 cups milk
- 1/2vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8egg yolks
- 1/3cupgranulated sugar
Directions
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Classic Vanilla Custard This is also called "Custard Sauce." 2 1/4 cups milk 1/2 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 egg yolks 1/3
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If you are using vanilla extract, add it after cooking
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In a heavy saucepan, barely boil the milk and the prepared vanilla bean
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Meanwhile, set a large fine mesh strainer over a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice
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In the top of a double boiler, whisk the yolks and sugar by hand or with a portable electric mixer until thick and smooth, about 30 seconds
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Slowly whisk in the hot milk and vanilla bean
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Cook in the double boiler set over simmering water, stirring gently and constantly all around the bottom and corners with a wooden spatula
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Eventually the foam will subside