Cheat’s Christmas desserts with real vanilla bean custard

SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK TIME 25 MINUTES

300ml pure cream ¾ cup (180ml) milk

2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

6 egg yolks ½ cup (110g) caster sugar

Coles Gingerbread and Butterscotch Pudding Coles Toffee Apple Wreath 1. Add cream and milk to medium saucepan, heat until just below boiling; stir in vanilla bean paste. 2. Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium heatproof bowl. Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into egg mixture. Return custard mixture to pan; stir over low heat until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Serve warm or cold. 3. Assemble desserts as per manufacturer’s instructions; serve with vanilla bean custard. Not suitable to freeze or microwave.