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: whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl until smooth and pale. in a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar and vanilla. stir over medium heat. remove from the heat just before the milk starts to boil. while whisking, slowly pour the hot milk into the yolks. pour the mixture back into the saucepan. cook over low heat, stirring continually with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon. let cool completely. add the rum. refrigerate until ready to use.