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Vegan Custard

Rich and creamy vegan custard is so easy to make with only 6 ingredients and 10 minutes! This vegan baking staple is a delicious treat on its own or served with your favorite vegan desserts, like cakes, pies, and tarts. Bonus: it’s gluten-free and dairy-free, and the flavor is easy to customize.

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 of plant based milk (oat is best for its neutral flavor)
  • 1 cup of plant-based heavy cream
  • ½ cup of cornstarch
  • ¼ cup of sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon of turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Eat immediately or transfer the custard to an air tight tupperware and store it in the fridge to enjoy cold.

Notes

  • Just keep stirring: Egg-free custard needs to be constantly whisked as it’s heated on the stove to prevent lumps from forming. Lumps can also form when the custard is cooling, so it’s a good idea to stir it every so often while it cools on the kitchen counter.
  • Use unsweetened oat milk: Sweetened non-dairy milk will make the custard too sweet. If all you have is sweetened milk, reduce the white sugar by 1 to 2 tablespoons.
  • For a thicker consistency: Only use ¾ cup of vegan milk to make a thick and creamy pastry cream (this is best for dessert tarts and stuffing into pastries).

Nutrition Information

Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 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.