Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade vanilla custard, a timeless dessert that brings warmth and nostalgia to any occasion. This rich, silky-smooth custard is effortlessly simple to make and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings. Whether served on its own, paired with fresh fruits, or used as a filling for pastries, this versatile recipe is sure to please everyone at your table. With just a handful of quality ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that evokes cherished memories and leaves a lasting impression.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the whole milk and half of the sugar, stirring occasionally until hot but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually pour warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg