Ingredients
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for serving
Grated chocolate or ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, stir together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
Place the pot over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken
about 5 to 7 minutes.In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Gradually add about 1/2 cup of the
hot milk mixture to the egg yolks, stirring constantly to temper them.
Add the warmed egg yolk mixture to the pot along with the remaining milk mixture, stirring
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