Effortless Creamy Custard

Effortless Creamy Custard

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A decadent and smooth custard recipe, perfect for desserts and fillings. Easy to make and incredibly delicious.

CustardEasy RecipeVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Ramekins or serving dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 500.00 mlMilk(Whole milk for best flavor)
  • 120.00 gGranulated Sugar(Adjust to your sweetness preference)
  • 60.00 gAll-Purpose Flour(For thickening)
  • 2.00 largeEgg Yolks(Room temperature for best results)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Extract(Pure vanilla extract recommended)

Instructions

1

In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and flour. Whisk constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until light and frothy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Gradually whisk a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the milk mixture.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Cook, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Pour into ramekins or a serving dish.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the custard to cool and set completely.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

10

Serve chilled as a dessert or use as a filling for pastries.

Estimated time: 5 minutes