Vanilla Cream

• 250 ml (8 fl oz) milk
• ½ vanilla pod
• 3

Bring to the boil together in a saucepan.

Mix together in a bowl. Add the boiling milk and mix well.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to the boil slowly. Continue to boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Strain through a fine sieve and serve warm or cold.

Sprinkle over the cream if it is to be served cold, to prevent a skin forming.