King Cake Bavarian Cream Filling Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk, cold
• 1 vanilla bean pod, split lengthwise (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
• 6 large egg yolks
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar