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Bowl of creamy vanilla custard on marble counter

Vanilla Custard Recipe

This homemade vanilla custard recipe is a rich, creamy dessert made with simple ingredients and cooked to perfection. It’s a timeless favorite, perfect on its own or paired with cakes, fruit, and pastries.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Classic European, French
Keyword: Best vanilla custard recipe, Easy custard recipe, Easy vanilla custard recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan Prevents scorching
  • 1 Wire whisk For constant stirring
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For smooth texture
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer Optional; ensures precise doneness
  • 1 Spatula For scraping pan edges

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Whole milk Can substitute with 2% or dairy-free
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Optional; adds richness
  • 5 Egg yolks Provides structure and richness
  • ½ cup Sugar Granulated; adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickening agent
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Or use 1 vanilla bean,split & scraped
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Optional

Instructions

  • Whisk Ingredients
  • Heat Milk Mixture
  • Temper Eggs
  • Combine Mixtures
  • Cook Until Thickened
  • Strain Custard
  • Chill

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 140mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.5mg