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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar (105g)
• 2 tablespoons cold tap water (28g)
• 3 large egg yolks (60g)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch (24g)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (4g)
• 1 tablespoon molasses (20g)
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk (560g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5g)
• 2 teaspoons scotch, whiskey, bourbon or dark rum, optional (10g)
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into about 8 large chunks (84g)

Description

Serious Eats