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Custard Cream

A silky, smooth delight that captures the essence of comfort food, making it a versatile addition to desserts or a sweet treat on its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Jar or container for storage

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s steaming but not boiling.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
  3. Gradually pour some of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
  4. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
  5. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
  6. Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Strain the custard through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or container.
  8. Let the custard cool to room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator.

Notes

Custard cream is delightful on its own or as a component in other desserts.