High Class Custard

Ingredients

• 6 Egg yolks (Use fresh, high-quality eggs)
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (Adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Optional, for added flavor)

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
2. 2In a saucepan, combine the milk and cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, but do not boil. Remove from heat.
3. 3Slowly drizzle a small amount of the hot milk and cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling. Continue adding the hot liquid in a slow, steady stream until about half of the milk and cream has been incorporated.
4. 4Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. This should take about 5-10 minutes. Be careful not to let the custard boil, or it will curdle.
5. 5Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract (if using). Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.