Almond Custard Recipe

Indulge in this dreamy almond custard, a simple yet elegant dessert ready in under 15 minutes! Perfect served warm or chilled with fresh berries or your favorite fruit. Easily adaptable for gluten-free diets using certified gluten-free cornstarch. This quick and delicious recipe is perfect for a weeknight treat or a special occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 330.5 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Custard

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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How to Make Almond Custard

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. This prevents lumps.
  2. Add the remaining milk, egg, and heavy cream to the cornstarch mixture. Whisk vigorously until thoroughly combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly with a whisk or spatula.
  4. Cook, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil!
  5. **Alternative Microwave Method:** Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-low power (30-50%) in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until thickened (about 2-4 minutes total).
  6. Remove from heat (stovetop or microwave). Stir in the ground almonds, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix until well incorporated and the sugar dissolves.
  7. Serve warm or cold, garnished with fresh fruit if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

30g

Carbs

8g