Praline Affogato

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the milk and vanilla bean until almost boiling. Remove from heat and remove the vanilla bean.
2. 2
   Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until thick, then add the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Strain the mixture into a clean saucepan and stir over low heat until thickened. This will take 8-10 mins. When the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon, remove and transfer to a clean bowl sitting in a larger bowl of iced water. Stir in the cream and leave to cool completely.
4. 4
   Churn in an ice cream machine following the manufacturer's instructions, then fold in the pralines. Spoon into a metal container and freeze.
5. 5
   Place large scoops of ice cream into serving bowls. Serve with biscotti and a shot of espresso on the side.