PREPARATION Heat milk in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat and cool a little.
Beat egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl for about 10 minutes or until light and fluffy. Little by little, stir in warm milk until well mixed.
Cook in a double boiler, stirring constantly describing a number eight shape on the bottom of the saucepan, until mixture coats the back of the wooden spoon.
(Do not allow to boil).
Remove from heat, place over a pan of ice and allow to cool completely, stirring from time to time. Fold in vanilla essence.
You can serve this custard as a dessert or use it as garnish or filling of another dessert.
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