Receta de crema inglesa

Ingredientes

• 1/2 vanilla bean ( or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 8 oz whole milk (1 cup)
• 8 oz heavy cream (1 cup)
• 6 large egg yolks
• 3 oz granulated sugar (1/3 cup)

Preparación

1. 1

   Split ½ vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Combine 8 oz whole milk, 8 oz heavy cream the vanilla beans and the pod in a pan over medium high heat. Cook until scalding hot. Do not let it come to a full boil.

2. 2

   While the milk heats up, whisk together 6 large egg yolks and 3 oz granulated sugar. Whisk the hot milk into the bowl of egg yolks, then return the mix to the pan.

3. 3

   Cook the sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (see photo). Remove from the heat immediately and strain.

4. 4

   Refrigerate until serving.