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Vanilla Bean Custard

Source of Recipe


Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate (March/April 2011)



List of Ingredients



• 2 cups whole milk
  
• 4 egg yolks
  
• ¾ cup sugar
  
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ¼ cup butter
  
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, pod discarded
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and yolks.
   
   
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. Add to milk mixture, whisking to remove any lumps. Place mixture in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until mixture coats the back of a spoon.
   
   
3. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla seeds. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring often. Cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 4 days.
   
   Makes 2 cups.