Custard

To make the custard. Heat the milk in a saucepan until it just comes up to the boil, then take the pan off the heat immediately. In a large heatproof bowl, beat together the egg yolks, vanilla sugar, cornflour and plain flour. Pour the hot milk slowly over the egg mixture, beating well. Return the custard to the saucepan and place over a low heat, stirring for a few minutes until the mixture thickens. Stir in the brandy. Remove from the heat and set aside in a warm place. Once cool enough, serve with your dessert of choice.