HANDS-ON TIME 20MIN, PLUS COOLING. COOKING TIME ABOUT 10MIN. SERVES 8
✶✶600ml (1 pint) full-fat milk
✶✶ 1 vanilla pod or 1tbsp vanilla extract
✶✶6 large egg yolks
✶✶2tbsp golden caster sugar
✶✶2tbsp cornflour
1 Pour the milk into a pan. Cut a slit down the length of the vanilla pod and add to the milk or pour in the vanilla extract. Bring to the boil. Turn off the heat and leave to cool for 5min.
2 Put the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour into a bowl and whisk together. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, leaving the vanilla pod behind.
3 Return the custard to a clean pan. Heat gently, whisking continuously, for 2-3min or until the mixture thickens (it will need to bubble) – it should just coat the back of a wooden spoon. Serve immediately.
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