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  Ingredients  ▢ 1 1/2   cups   whole milk ▢ 1 1/2   cups   heavy cream ▢ 3/4   cup   (150 grams) granulated sugar,   divided ▢ 1/4   teaspoon   salt ▢ 1   vanilla bean,   split in half lengthwise and seeded ▢ 4   large egg yolks Instructions Prepare the ice bath: Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and a cup or two of water. Place a medium bowl fitted with a fine strainer inside ice bath. Set aside. Begin the custard base: In a medium saucepan combine the milk, cream, 1/2 cup (100 grams) of the sugar, salt, vanilla seeds and vanilla pod. Set over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm and begins to steam, about 5 minutes. Temper the eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining 1/4 cup (50 grams) of sugar until very well combined and lightened in color. Carefully and slowly ladle half of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly, until the egg mixture i...