Fried Milk Recipe

Custard Preparation

1. 1

   Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into a medium saucepan with the milk. Add the bean pod. Warm over medium heat until just steaming; do not boil.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until pale and slightly thickened.

3. 3

   Temper the yolk mixture by slowly pouring in about 1/3 of the hot milk while whisking constantly.

4. 4

   Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking continuously, until the custard thickens and reaches nappe (about 170–175°F / 77–80°C).

5. 5

   Remove from heat. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Whisk in butter until smooth. Cover surface with plastic wrap and chill until cold and set.