Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: in a heavy saucepan bring cream and if using, the vanilla bean just to boiling, stirring frequently. remove saucepan from heat. in a mixing bowl combine a small amount of the hot cream, egg yolk(s) and sugar. beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 2-3 minutes or till thick and lemon colored. gradually stir about half of the remaining cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. then return all of the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan. cook and stir over medium heat just till mixture returns to boiling. remove from heat. remove and discard vanilla bean or stir in the extract, if using. if desired, stir in liqueur. cover the surface with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until serving time. do not stir.

Target recipe: bring the milk to the boil in a saucepan. mix the egg yolks and sugar together in a basin. slowly add the boiling milk to the egg mixture and stir well. return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over a moderate heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spatula. when the mixture coats the spatula, remove from the heat and continue to stir for 2 minutes, then transfer to another container. do not allow the mixture to boil. if it does, it will curdle because there is no starch in this recipe. stir in a few drops of vanilla essence, strain and use as required.