vanilla mousse

Directions

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   1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 8 egg yolks 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1 quart heavy cream Pure vanilla extract to taste Boil

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   Beat egg yolks on top of a double boiler and whip into the syrup gradually

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   Add vanilla bean, and cook custard over very hot, but not boiling water, stirring constantly, until it becomes creamy and thick

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   Remove vanilla bean, and squeeze, pressing out seeds

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   Rub custard through a sieve and stir over a bowl of ice water until it cools

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   Whip 1-quart heavy cream until it is stiff enough to hold a shape, add vanilla extract to taste, and fold the cream into the cooled custard

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   This can be frozen and served half-frozen, or it can be spooned into cups and served chilled