====== Crème Anglaise ======

Makes 1 cup

Can be made 1 day ahead.

===== Ingredients =====

  * ½ cup whole milk
  * ½ cup whipping cream
  * 1 2-inch piece vanilla bean, split
  * 3 large egg yolks
  * 3 tablespoons sugar
===== Procedure =====


  - Combine milk and cream in heavy medium saucepan. 
  - Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring milk mixture to simmer. Remove from heat.
  - Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl to blend. 
  - Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into yolk mixture. 
  - Return custard to saucepan. 
  - Stir over low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 5 minutes (do not boil). 
  - Strain sauce into bowl. Cover and chill.