Peanut Butter Bavarian Creme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk, scalded
1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth style
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Preparation

Whisk the egg yolks and the sugar in a medium size bowl. Add the cornstarch and the vanilla, and whisk thoroughly.
Stir in scalded milk and transfer the mixture to a saucepan. Continuing whisking over low heat until the mixture begins to thicken.
Pour mixture into a clean bowl. Add peanut butter and whisk to incorporate.
Cover with plastic wrap and let cool completely.
When cool, fold in chilled whipped cream and serve.