Classic Vanilla Custard

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Heat milk in a saucepan until just about to boil. Remove from heat.
2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
3. Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
5. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
6. Stir in vanilla extract and let cool. Refrigerate until chilled.