vanilla custard recipe
This classic vanilla custard is rich and creamy, perfect as a dessert or a base for other sweets.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk Preferably fresh
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 pieces egg yolks Large eggs
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let cool before serving.
Notes
This custard can be used as a base for other desserts like ice cream or bread pudding.