vanilla custard recipe: an easy indulgence for your desserts
This vanilla custard recipe is a simple yet delicious addition to your desserts, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened.
- Gradually pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the yolks.
- Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring consistently until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Cover with plastic wrap and chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon.
- This custard can be served warm or cold depending on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: vanilla custard