Prepare the milk mixture.
Mix half of the sugar (1/4 cup) and all of the milk in a medium saucepan.
the tiny black dots inside a vanilla bean. If you are using vanilla extract, add it at the end.
Once you put the pot on medium heat, let the mixture simmer gently. Mix occasionally.
Ensure the sugar dissolves.
Prepare the beaten eggs.
Mix the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of sugar, and…
Mix cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and light in color. It will take two to three minutes.
Warm the eggs slowly.
When the milk mixture is heated, slowly pour about one-third of it into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
Gently cook the eggs. During this phase, the temperature of the eggs is slowly increased to prevent them from curdling.
Put the egg mixture back into the pot with the hot milk and keep cooking.
Remember to always mix the ingredients.
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