Instructions

  1. Place whipping cream in heavy medium saucepan.
  2. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean: add pod.
  3. Bring cream to a simmer.
  4. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium metal bowl to blend.
  5. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture.
  6. Return mixture to saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and finger leave path when drawn across the back of a spoon, about 4 minutes (DO NOT BOIL).
  7. Strain.
  8. Cover and refrigerate custard sauce until cold, about 3 hours.
  9. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.