Ingredients

  • 8 ounces milk
  • 3 ounces heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • Seeds from one vanilla bean
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

      347 calories; 21 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 32 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 161 milligrams cholesterol; 69 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Preparation

  1. In a nonaluminum mixing bowl incorporate egg yolks, sugar and vanilla seeds.
  2. Bring milk and cream just to a boil in heavy-bottom sauce pot. Remove one-quarter of mixture and mix well with egg mixture. Return to pot, beating slowly and cook over low heat for two minutes.
  3. Cool immediately in ice bath and chill.

10 minutes, plus chill time

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