5 from 201 votes
Vanilla Custard
Vanilla Custard is a smooth, creamy dessert made by gently cooking a mixture of egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, milk, and half-and-half with vanilla extract and butter. The custard thickens on the stove over medium-low heat while whisking continuously to prevent scrambling. Once chilled, it firms to a velvety texture with rich vanilla flavor, suitable as a dessert base or filling.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
366 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolk
- 2 ¾ cups milk whole
- ¾ cup half and half or light cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour into a medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap allowing the wrap to rest on the surface of the warm custard.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
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Notes
- Mix ingredients thoroughly before heating to ensure even texture.
- Cook custard gently over medium-low heat with constant whisking to avoid scrambling eggs and burning.
- Cover the surface with plastic wrap immediately after cooking to prevent a skin from forming during cooling.
- The custard will slightly thicken as it cools in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% 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.