Cooking in the Lite

A creamy end to any meal!

• 3/4 cup low fat milk (I prefer organic)
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar substitute (I like SoooLite Stevia or raw honey)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch or Arrowroot
• 1 Vanilla bean

Place milk in a small saucepan on medium heat
Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise
Scrape the seeds into the milk
Add the entire bean to the milk
Bring the milk to the point of steaming
Cover and remove the milk from the heat
Let the vanilla beans steep in the milk for 40 to 45 minutes
Strain the seeds and vanilla bean from the milk
Return the milk to the saucepan
Heat the milk to steaming again
In a separate bowl whisk together the egg yolks, sweetener, and thickening agent (cornstarch or arrowroot)
Slowly stir the egg mixture into the milk
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly
The mixture will begin to simmer and thicken
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring constantly
Transfer to clean bowl
Cover lightly and refrigerate for an hour before serving

Wonderful when served with fresh fruit

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