wheel of baking
Heat the milk, heavy cream and vanilla bean (scraped).
Turn off the heat. Cover and let it steep for 15 minutes.
Gently mix the egg yolks and sugar until combined.
Slowly pour the hot liquids over the egg mixture whilst stirring.
Strain into a measuring cup.
Fill the ramekins and bake in a water bath.
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