Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1 3 1/2- to 4-inch-long cinnamon stick, broken in half
6 large egg yolks
5 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of fine sea salt
Preparation
Step 1
Combine milk and cinnamon stick halves in medium saucepan. Bring just to simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 1 hour.
Step 2
Whisk yolks, sugar, and salt in medium bowl. Return milk mixture to simmer. Gradually whisk milk mixture into yolk mixture. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir constantly over medium heat until sauce thickens and instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 165°F to 170°F, about 3 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat. Strain through sieve into small bowl; cool. Cover; chill until cold. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead; chill.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving (1/4 cup): 107.6 kcal calories
44.9 % calories from fat
5.4 g fat
2.4 g saturated fat
163.4 mg cholesterol
11.1 g carbohydrates
0.0 g dietary fiber
10.7 g total sugars
11.1 g net carbohydrates
4.0 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
