Vanilla CrÉme Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 egg yolks
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla
fresh berries , if desired (optional)
mint leaf , if desired (optional)

Directions:

Combine cornstarch and brown sugar in heavy 2-quart saucepan; stir until well mixed. Add milk and half & half; stir until well mixed.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until mixture thickens and begins to boil (12 to 14 minutes). Remove from heat.
Beat egg yolks in small bowl. Very slowly pour 1 1/2 cups hot milk mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly. Slowly pour egg mixture back into hot milk mixture in saucepan, whisking constantly.
Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil (2 to 3 minutes). Immediately, remove from heat. Stir in butter and French vanilla flavoring blend.
Divide custard among 6 individual serving dishes. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until serving time. Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves, if desired.
Recipe Tip: It is important to slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks and stir constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	241.92 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.38g	18%
Cholesterol	110.54mg	37%
Sodium	87.77mg	4%
Potassium	231.74mg	5%
Total Carbs	28.7g	10%
Sugars	21.03g	84%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	0%
Protein	6.54g	13%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	166.6mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.32 Kcal (592 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.65g	18%
Cholesterol	64.57mg	37%
Sodium	51.27mg	4%
Potassium	135.38mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.77g	10%
Sugars	12.28g	84%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	3.82g	13%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	97.3mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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