2 cups cream 2 eggs, beaten 2 egg yolks, beaten 125 grams sugar vanilla paste or essenceCombine all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over a low heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture is thick enough to cover the back of the spoon. Remove from the heat and beat in 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla essence when cool. Chill.