Advocaat (egg liqueur dessert)

Instructions

1. Split the vanilla pod, infuse it in the warm milk for 10 minutes, then remove it.
2. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and salt until the mixture turns pale.
3. Pour the warm milk over the yolks in a thin stream while whisking, then return everything to the pan.
4. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the custard coats the spoon, never letting it boil.
5. Off the heat, stir in the brandy, then leave to cool completely with cling film pressed onto the surface.
6. When serving, whip the cream and spoon it over the advocaat, letting it marble slightly, and dust with cocoa if you like.