Yield: 10 to 12 servings

2 cups whole milk

1 whole egg

4 egg yolks

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

1. Pour milk into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, until hot, about 2 minutes.

2. In a small glass bowl, whisk eggs, yolks and sugar until dissolved.

3. Add half of the hot milk to the eggs and whisk gently. Stir the egg mixture into the saucepan. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until mixture starts to thicken and coats the back of the spoon.

4. Gently stir in vanilla paste. Transfer to a clean glass bowl. Let cool for 1 minute, then cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap against the surface of the sauce to prevent a skin from forming.

5. Cool completely, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Per serving (based on 12): 65 calories; 3g fat; 1.5g saturated fat; 90mg cholesterol; 3g protein; 6g carbohydrate; 6g sugar; no fiber; 25mg sodium; 55mg calcium.