¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 cup half-and-half or light cream ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise 2 beaten egg yolks ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Brandy Whipped Cream
1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon sifted powdered sugar 2 teaspoon Armagnac, cognac, or Calvados ½ teaspoon vanilla
White Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnuts
2 ounce white chocolate ½ teaspoon solid shortening ¼ cup blanched hazelnuts
