Custard Recipe

This custard recipe is smooth, creamy, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. With its rich vanilla flavor and silky texture, it’s perfect for serving on its own, spooning over cakes and pies, or pairing with fresh fruit. Enjoy it warm for a comforting dessert or chilled for a refreshing treat. Discover more flavorful recipes like Custard Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

• Pour the milk, vanilla extract, and butter into a medium saucepan.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
• Reduce the heat to low.
• Slowly pour the egg mixture into the warm milk while whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
• Continue cooking and stirring for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Serve the custard warm, or transfer it to a bowl and let it cool before refrigerating until chilled.
• Stir gently before serving if needed.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Yield: 8 servings