Vanilla Custard

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    366 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Vanilla Custard

Rich and creamy, this vanilla custard recipe is a delight! Serve with some fresh fruit or use as a cake filling.

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 ¾ cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup half and half or light cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk granulated sugar, cornstarch, and a tiny pinch of salt (before putting it on the stove). Add egg yolks, milk, and cream. Whisk to combine.
  2. Heat the egg mixture over medium-low heat while whisking, until it begins to boil. This will take about 15 minutes. Once boiling, let bubble for 1 minute while continuing to whisk.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  4. Pour into a medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap allowing the wrap to rest on the surface of the warm custard.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.

Notes

  • Mix the ingredients before heating.
  • Heat over a low gentle heat, this keeps the custard smooth without "scrambling" the eggs. 
  • Whisk while it cooks or the milk can burn and the mixture won't be smooth.
  • Once cooked, ensure the plastic wrap rests on the surface of the custard as it cools. This keeps skin form forming.
  • Custard will thicken slightly as it cools.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 366 (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 243mg (81%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 980IU (20%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 245mg (25%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 366 18%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 243mg 81%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 980IU 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 245mg 25%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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