Fresh Strawberries in Vanilla Cream

Ingredients

 * 3/4 	lbs	fresh strawberries - top removed
 * 1 	tbsp	lemon juice
 * 1 	tbsp	Sugar
 * 4 	x	egg yolks
 * 1/4 	cup	Sugar
 * 1 	cup	milk
 * 1 	tsp	vanilla extract
 * 1 	x	vanilla bean

Directions

 * 1) Prepare the vanilla cream first.
 * 2) Whisk egg yolks and Sugar until thick and light in color.
 * 3) Heat milk and vanilla to almost a boil.
 * 4) Very slowly pour 1/4 of the milk into the egg mixture while whisking vigoursly.
 * 5) Add the mixture back to the remaining milk in the sauce pot and heat on low, stirring continuously until it becomes thickened. Stir in vanilla extract.
 * 6) Pour the mixture through a fine strainer to remove the vanilla bean and any lumps.
 * 7) Cool in an ice-water bath, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
 * 8) To serve: Clean and wash the strawberries. Arrange in glass cups, then pour in the vanilla cream.