Name: Vanilla Custard Sauce
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups whole milk; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Serve any leftover sauce with fresh berries.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

6 large egg yolks

6 tablespoons sugar

2 cups whole milk

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Preparation

Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl until well blended, about 2 minutes. Bring milk and vanilla bean to boil in heavy medium saucepan; gradually whisk into yolk mixture. Return custard to saucepan and stir over medium heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

TagsSauce Vanilla Herbs & Spices Nut Free Gluten Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Meal Prep Easy Simmer Bon Appétit

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