Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, nutmeg, and salt. Stir often and heat until just simmering.
- Gradually temper the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve chilled with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick (optional).