This custard recipe is a combination of a few different recipes Ive tried Its not too rich or too sweet as many egg custards can be Can be served warm immediately or cold
Prep Time
15 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
8
Ingredients
Instructions
Place milk
vanilla extract
and butter in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until simmering; remove from heat before it comes to a boil.
Whisk eggs
sugar
and cornstarch together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
Set the saucepan back over low heat. Pour in egg mixture slowly
whisking constantly
until custard thickens enough to coat the bottom of a spoon
5 to 10 minutes.
Serve warm or transfer custard into a large bowl
cover
and allow to cool before chilling.
More About This Recipe:
This old-fashioned custard
made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand
is the perfect sweet treat to whip up on a whim.
What Is Custard?
Custard is a decadent dessert made with eggs
milk
and sugar. Eggs are responsible for custard's thick and velvety texture
but some recipes (such as this one) call for thickeners such as cornstarch or arrowroot for extra richess.
How to Make Custard
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe above
but let's go over the basics:
What Is Custard Made Of?
These are the basic ingredients you'll need to make this homemade custard recipe:
Milk: This decadent custard starts with four cups of milk.Butter: A tablespoon of butter lends richness.Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the custard.Eggs: Four eggs ensure a creamy
thick
and velvety texture.Sugar: Sweeten things up with ½ cup of white sugar.Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens the custard.
How to Make Homemade Custard
Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make old-fashioned egg custard:
Bring the first three ingredients to a simmer. Remove from heat before it boils.Whisk the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl.Over low heat
slowly whisk the egg mixture into the milk mixture.
Cook’s Note
Add up to ¼ cup more sugar for a very sweet custard.Crushed pineapple or mashed banana mixed in tastes great.
How to Store Custard
Allow the custard to cool completely
then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove.
Can You Freeze Custard?
Yes
you can freeze custard for up to three months. However
it's important to note that the texture will likely change during the freezing and thawing process.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"This is a very good recipe
" according to one Allrecipes community member. "I like the fact that we don't have to separate the yolk from the white. Using the whole egg is great. I followed the instructions and everyone liked it."
"Tip: Pour in the egg mixture in a very thin stream to start or pour a very small amount of the warm milk into the eggs to equalize the temp
then slowly add the eggs to the hot milk
" advises Olive'sMom.
"I made this recipe EXACTLY as provided
" says AJ Cole. "The result was phenomenal! My wife likes it less sweet
for her it was perfect as-is. I topped with cinnamon-sugar to satisfy my sweet tooth. I also saved out a small amount and added orange flavoring."
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
