Chantilly Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 2'' piece of fresh vanilla bean, split
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 5 tablespoons cold water
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• pinch of salt
• 2-3 tablespoons sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons brandy or orange liqueur

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk, 1/3 cup of sugar, vanilla bean and butter to a boil.
2. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water. Pour the mixture into the saucepan, stirring with a wire whisk. Simmer 2-3 minutes then remove from heat.
3. Add the lightly beaten egg yolks to the hot mixture, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add the salt then let the mixture cool, stirring once or twice.
4. Pour the whipping cream into an electric mixing bowl and add the pinch of salt. Mix on high speed until peaks form. Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar then fold into cooled sauce. Remove vanilla bean. Add 1-2 tablespoons brandy or liqueur.