1/2 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
3 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (if desired)
Ground nutmeg to taste
If using vanilla bean, split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds, set aside.
In a double boiler (or a bowl over simmering water), whisk together the eggs, sugar and vanilla bean seeds or extract. Keep whisking until thick and the mixture has been heated to 140 degrees. Hold it at this temperature for 2-3 minutes, and allow the mixture to thicken. Stir this mixture into the milk. Stir in the cinnamon.
Refrigerate this for 2 hours or until cold. Whip the cream and add it to the egg mixture. Sprinkle the top with the nutmeg before serving.
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