Description
This homemade custard is smooth, creamy, and far better than anything you’ll find in store-bought packets. Whether you’re using it as a filling for cakes, pastries, or simply enjoying it on its own, this custard will elevate any dish you make. It’s easy to make and free from artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
3 egg yolks
100 g granulated sugar
16 g vanilla sugar
60 g cornstarch
75 ml milk (for mixing with cornstarch)
600 ml milk (for heating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Place the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar in a deep bowl. Whisk for about 1 minute until the mixture is light and airy. Add cornstarch and 75 ml milk and mix until smooth.
- Heat the Milk: In a saucepan, bring the remaining 600 ml of milk to a boil. Remove it from the heat once it starts boiling.
- Combine the Mixtures: Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture while stirring continuously to avoid curdling.
- Cook the Custard: Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
- Cool the Custard: Cover the custard with cling film directly on the surface to avoid a skin forming. Let it cool to room temperature or store in the fridge for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
