5 from 84 votes
Vegan Custard
This vegan custard blends plant-based milk and cream with cornstarch, sugar, turmeric, and vanilla, cooked on the stove until thickened. The turmeric adds subtle color without altering flavor. The custard has a smooth, creamy texture achieved through constant whisking to avoid lumps. It can be served warm or chilled as a dairy-free dessert base.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
- 6 (about 2 cups)
Calories:
288 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk oat is best for its neutral flavor, of
- 1 cup heavy cream plant-based
- ½ cup corn starch
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- To a blender pitcher, add all of the ingredients. Blend on the lowest setting for 10 seconds until all of the ingredients are fully combined and there are no lumps. Blend for more time if lumps are still present.
- Add the mixture to a sauce pan and whisk continuously for 5 minutes until the liquid thickens. Keep whisking until the desired custard texture is achieved.
- Eat immediately or transfer the custard to an air tight tupperware and store it in the fridge to enjoy cold.
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Notes
- Constant whisking during cooking and cooling prevents lumps and ensures a smooth custard texture.
- Use unsweetened oat milk to avoid excess sweetness; if using sweetened milk, reduce sugar accordingly.
- Reduce the milk amount to ¾ cup for a thicker custard suitable for tarts and pastry fillings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 - 6 (about 2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.