Velvety Vanilla Custard Dessert Recipe in Just 5 Steps
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A simple and creamy vanilla custard dessert that you can make at home with basic ingredients.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh vanilla for the best flavor.
- Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
- Chill thoroughly for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg