Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
2
tablespoons whole green cardamom pods, crushed
1
cup whole milk
1
cup whipping cream
1
/2 cup sugar, divided
1
/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
4
large egg yolks
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Preparation
Place cardamom pods with seeds in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until pods brown, about 5 minutes. Add milk, cream, and 1/4 cup sugar. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into pan; add bean. Bring mixture to boil. Whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes (do not boil). Cover and chill until cold, about 3 hours. Strain into medium pitcher. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.