3 egg yolks
70 grams of granulated sugar
250 ml of half and half
1 vanilla bean or a dash of vanilla extract
1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl and whip until fluffy.
2. Split the vanilla pod and mix it with the half and half in a heavy bottom
pot. Bring the mixture to the scalding point and then remove from the heat.
3. Remove the vanilla pod from the half and half and gradually add the liquid to
the egg mixture while vigorously mixing. If you are using vanilla extract add it
now.
4. Place the bowl over a double boiler and constantly stir the mixture until it
becomes thick enough o coat the back of a spoon
Do not let the mixture get close to 190 F (88 C) or it will turn into soft
scrambled eggs.