Rich, velvety, and delicate, this custard recipe comes together quickly on the stovetop. It’s made with ingredients you likely have on hand like egg yolks, milk and cream. Serve it on its own, or use it as a cake filling, sauce, or topper!
What is Custard?
Vanilla custard is a pudding-like dish that contains egg yolk. Thickened with cornstarch, it’s also known as pastry cream and can be enjoyed on its own, layered in cakes, or dolloped onto fruit desserts or pastries.
This recipe uses simple ingredients that are probably already in the pantry and fridge! Easy to make, custard up-levels everything from waffles to gingerbread to fruit desserts like this cranberry trifle recipe.
Ingredients Needed
Dairy – The best custard is made from a mixture of fresh milk and cream. Eggs – You will need only the yolks in this recipe, use large eggs for the best results. Sugar – Granulated sugar lightly sweetens this custard recipe. Flavor – Vanilla extract adds flavor. It can be replaced with other baking extracts like rum, maple, coconut, lemon, or banana extracts will add more flavor to pies, tarts, and other desserts.
How to Make Vanilla Custard
A thick and creamy custard is easy to make: How to Use Vanilla Beans:
Tips for a Creamy Custard
Whisk the cold ingredients before heating. Heat the milk mixture over a low, gentle heat; this keeps the custard smooth without “scrambling” the eggs. Whisk while it cooks to avoid lumps or burning the milk. Once cooked, ensure the plastic wrap rests on the surface of the custard as it cools. This keeps a skin from forming. The custard will thicken slightly as it cools.
Storing Custard
Keep vanilla custard in the refrigerator for up to 5 days with a piece of plastic wrap directly spread across the top to avoid skin from forming. What do you serve with Vanilla Custard? Leave us a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
