Step 1.
Combine milk and cream in a small saucepan. Using a sharp knife, split vanilla bean in half length ways and scrape out seeds. Add bean and seeds to milk mixture. Place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until hot (do not allow to boil). Remove saucepan from heat.
Step 2
Whisk egg yolks, cornflour and sugar in a heatproof bowl until well combined. Remove vanilla beans from milk mixture. Pour hot milk mixture over egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
Step 3
Return mixture to saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 15 to 20 minutes or until custard thickens and coats the back of a metal spoon (do not allow custard to boil, as it might curdle).
Step 4
Serve custard warm or cold over stewed fruit, pancakes or crumbles.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Ready Time: 30
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk 1 cup thickened cream 1 vanilla bean (see note) 4 egg yolks 1 tablespoon cornflour 1/3 cup caster sugar
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Ingredients Purchased Location:
- Earth Natural Foods 200-202 Kentish Town Rd, London, Greater London NW5 2AE, United Kingdom
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