Ingredients

Steps

• Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
• Place finely chopped thyme, 300ml milk, and 300ml cream into a pan and bring to the boil.
• Remove the pan from heat and pour a small amount of the hot liquid onto the egg mixture while mixing well.
• Return the mixture to the pan and stir lightly over heat to thicken without boiling.
• Stir with a wooden spoon until the custard coats the back of the spoon.
• Remove from heat and pass through a sieve into a clean saucepan to remove thyme leaves.
• Leave to cool completely while stirring occasionally.