Yield:
makes about 2 1/4 cups
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Ingredients
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2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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1/2 cup sugar
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4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
Directions
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Set a large fine strainer over a medium bowl and set the bowl in a shallow pan of cold water.
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In a large saucepan, combine the half-and-half and vanilla bean and cook over moderately low heat just until small bubbles appear around the rim, about 5 minutes.
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In another medium bowl, whisk the sugar and egg yolks just until combined. Whisk in half of the hot half-and-half in a thin stream. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the sauce has thickened slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Immediately strain the sauce into the bowl in the cold water bath to stop the cooking. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the sauce. Serve right away or refrigerate until chilled.
Originally appeared: March 2005
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