custard

1lt	milk
13	egg yolks
2	vanilla pods
250g	sugar
500ml	milk
100g	vanilla sugar
4	egg yolks
½	vanilla pod

Method

1.      Heat milk with split vanilla pods to boiling point.

2.      Mix egg yolks with sugar.

3.      Pour milk onto no.2 a little at a time whisking vigorously until all milk has been added.

4.      Place into a clean pan and place on stove over a low heat stirring continuously until it begins to thicken taking care not to raise the temperature to high as this will split the sauce.

5.      Pass thought a fine sieve and cool quickly.

Tips

Do not reheat as the creme will usually split very easily.