Easy Creme Anglaise

[Sweet Sauces]

1 egg yolk

30g/1oz caster sugar

30g/1oz plain flour

225ml/8fl oz milk

2 drops of vanilla essence

1. Whisk the egg yolk with the sugar. Add the flour and beat well.

2. Heat the milk and bring slowly to the boil. Pour on the egg mixture. Mix well and return to the pan.

3. Bring to the boil, stirring. Allow to thicken. Pour into a cold bowl and add the vanilla essence.