Crème Anglaise

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 3 large egg yolks
2. 1/4 cup sugar
3. 2 teaspoons cornstarch
4. 1 1/4 cups milk
5. 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and cornstarch. In a small saucepan, heat the milk. Gradually add the milk to the egg yolk mixture in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth.
2. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 6 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, transfer the crème anglaise to a serving bowl and serve.