VANILLA CUSTARD SAUCE

Prep 15 minutes | Total 15 min. Plus 10 min. cooling time Makes: 1 3/4 cups

1 1/2 cups milk, divided 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 egg yolks

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1. Heat 1 1/4 cups of the milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high until it starts to simmer.

2. Whisk sugar and yolks in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk in cornstarch and salt until smooth, then whisk in remaining 1/4 cup milk.

3. Slowly pour hot milk into yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Pour mixture back into saucepan and set over mediumlow.

4. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until mixture has thickened and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes. Stir in vanilla.

5. Cool over an ice bath, stirring, for 10 minutes.