Vanilla Bean Cream
Notes: This rich, smooth sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept covered and chilled. Our favorite liqueurs for this recipe include Kahlúa, Frangelico, and Drambuie.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
With a sharp paring knife, cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. With the tip of a sharp knife, scrape out vanilla seeds into a small saucepan.
Step 2
2
Add bean halves and milk to saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and let mixture sit 15 minutes. Discard vanilla bean halves.
Step 3
3
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch into milk and bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly, until mixture boils and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Immediately pour mixture into a bowl and let cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature. For extra fun, try adding up to 2 tbsp. brandy or liqueur to the bowl as cream cools.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.
Ingredients
1 vanilla bean
1 1/2 cups milk
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
About 2 tbsp. brandy or liqueur (optional; see Notes)
Directions
Step 1
1
With a sharp paring knife, cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. With the tip of a sharp knife, scrape out vanilla seeds into a small saucepan.
Step 2
2
Add bean halves and milk to saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and let mixture sit 15 minutes. Discard vanilla bean halves.
Step 3
3
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch into milk and bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly, until mixture boils and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Immediately pour mixture into a bowl and let cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature. For extra fun, try adding up to 2 tbsp. brandy or liqueur to the bowl as cream cools.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.
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