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.
Print Pin 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