Basic Custard Vanilla Recipe

Master the art of classic custard with this easy recipe! Perfect as a Boston cream pie filling, or enjoy it on its own – the possibilities are endless. This incredibly smooth and creamy vanilla custard is incredibly versatile; add your favorite extracts, spices, or chocolate for a customized treat. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 253.3 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 2.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Custard Vanilla

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How to Make Basic Custard Vanilla

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Whisk constantly until fully incorporated.
  4. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8-10 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and incorporated.
  6. Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps or skin that may have formed.
  7. Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

144g

Fat

20g

Carbs

12g