Warm Vanilla Custard Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Rum or brandy (optional)
• Chopped almonds (optional)

Method

1. 1 Beat egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
2. 2 Pour scalded milk into the yolk mixture.
3. 3 Return to heat and cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
4. 4 Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. 5 Whip with a wire whisk until light and foamy.
6. 6 Serve warm with plum pudding, adding rum or brandy if desired.