Vanilla Recipe

Inspired by Tavern 180

Time1h

Serves6

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Vanilla Beans
Split the vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds. Set the seeds aside and add the split pods to the pot.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the vanilla bean pods and seeds to the mixture.

3
Heat the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and gently heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is hot but not boiling.
4
Prepare Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are smooth and slightly thickened.
5
Temper the Egg Yolks
Slowly pour a small amount of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This will temper the yolks and prevent them from curdling.
6
Combine Mixtures
Once tempered, slowly pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, whisking continuously.
7
Cook the Custard
Continue to cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
8
Strain the Mixture
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove the vanilla pods and any cooked egg bits.

9
Cool the Custard
Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, then stir in the vanilla extract if using. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10
Serve
Once cooled, the vanilla custard can be used in various desserts or served on its own as a creamy vanilla treat.