Description
Learn how to make a rich and creamy Homemade Vanilla Custard that can be served on its own or used as a delectable filling for pastries and desserts. This French-inspired dessert is a classic that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Dairy Mixture:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- pinch of salt
Vanilla Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Cream: In a saucepan, heat milk and cream until steaming.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly mix hot milk with egg mixture, then return to saucepan.
- Cook and Thicken: Cook the mixture until thickened, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain and Chill: Strain custard, cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled custard or use as a filling for various desserts.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a split vanilla bean instead of extract.
- Custard can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- If too thick, whisk in a splash of milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
