Ingredients
480 ml or two cups whole milk
Divide the 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar.
one vanilla bean, or one tsp of extract
Five huge yolks from eggs
30 g or 1/4 cup cornstarch
Two tablespoons (30 grams) of finely chopped unsalted butter
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Guidelines
Get the milk mixture ready.
Half the granulated sugar (1/4 cup) and the whole milk should be combined in a medium pot.
the vanilla bean’s seeds. Add vanilla extract last, if using.
After setting the pot on medium heat, carefully simmer the mixture. Stir from time to time to
make sure the sugar gets dissolved.
