Vanilla Custard Sauce

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/3 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk

1 egg

1 tablespoon butter

1 vanilla bean

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 2 teaspoons and omit the vanilla bean)

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Method:

Whisk cornstarch, sugar, and salt together in a medium sauce pan. In a small bowl whisk together the milk and egg really well. Slowly whisk the milk mixture into the sugar mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly so egg doesn’t scramble. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in butter, vanilla bean, vanilla extract, and cinnamon if desired. Serve warm over pancakes or waffles. Enjoy!

Tips: leave out the cinnamon and chill for a really good fruit dip. Dip apple slices, bananas, strawberries, or your favorite fruit. I also serve spooned over mixed berries for a healthy dessert.