Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 50g/2oz caster sugar
• 250ml/8fl oz milk
• 50ml/2fl oz single cream
• 1 vanilla pod

Method

1. Place the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and whisk until pale and fluffy.
2. Place the milk, cream and vanilla pod in a pan and bring slowly to the boil.
3. Pour the milk on to the eggs and strain back into the pan.
4. Cook over a low heat, stirring gently, until the custard coats the back of a spoon; do not allow to boil.