Place the milk in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and the pod halves to the milk. Bring to the scalding point.
Keeping an eye on the milk, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the eggs, followed by the Calvados; continue mixing until smooth.
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