Coconut Anglaise

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the milk, coconut milk, and vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until pale.
4. 4
   Slowly whisk in the warm milk mixture until combined.
5. 5
   Remove the vanilla bean, return the mixture to the pan over medium heat, and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture coats the back of the spoon, about 4 minutes.
6. 6
   Immediately strain the mixture into a bowl and then set the bowl in the ice bath to chill.
7. 7
   Once the anglaise is cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.