Custard sauce

Vanilla sauce is a classic dessert sauce that goes perfectly with pies, berries and other sweets. Here's a simple and flavorful recipe that highlights real vanilla.

Ingredients

• 5 dl milk

• 2 dl whipping cream

• 1 vanilla pod

• 1 dl granulated sugar

• 5 egg yolks

1. Prepare the vanilla bean : Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Place both the seeds and the vanilla bean in a saucepan with the milk and whipping cream.

2. Heat the mixture : Heat the milk and cream mixture over medium heat until it almost starts to boil. Remove from heat and let stand for about 10 minutes.

3. Beat egg yolks and sugar : In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. Mix together : Slowly pour the hot milk mixture over the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.

5. Prepare the sauce : Return the mixture to the saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil, as this can make the sauce grainy.

6. Strain and chill : Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the vanilla bean and any lumps. Let cool, then refrigerate until cold.

7. Serve : Serve the custard cold or lukewarm with your favorite dessert, such as apple pie or berries.

Tip

• For an even richer sauce, you can use cream alone instead of a mixture of milk and cream.

• The custard can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days in an airtight container.

With this recipe you get a smooth and tasty custard that will enhance any dessert!