Instructions

In a 3-4 qt pan over medium heat, stir milk and sugar often until mixture begins to bubble around the edges of the pan, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the egg yolks, then pour mixture into pan and whisk to blend. Stir with a flexible spatula ovet med-low heat until mixture coats the spatula in a smooth, velvety layer, 10-14 minutes. Remove from heat and pour through a fine strainer set over a bowl. Set bowl in a container of ice water and stir often until cool. Stir in vanilla. Serve cool or cold.