Instructions: In a bowl whisk the egg yolks, sugar and brandy together until pale.

Combine cornflour with a little of the milk to a smooth paste. Heat remainder of milk - do not boil.

Remove from heat and carefully add the cornflour mixture to the warmed milk. Stirring constantly.

Pour onto egg yolks/sugar and stir well to combine.

Place on a double saucepan, simmer until the mixture coats the back of the spoon. Stir constantly. Remove from heat immediately.

Do not boil this sauce.

Serve hot or cold with Christmas pudding

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