Easy Custard Cake Filling
Easy Custard Cake Filling delivers a lush, satin-smooth texture with a pronounced vanilla note, set to hold its shape between cake layers or inside pastries. Made in the microwave, it thickens to a spoonable, pipeable consistency that cools into a stable, creamy filling—ideal for cakes, cream puffs, pies, and trifles.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Pour the milk into a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high until hot but not boiling.
- 2
Combine the sugar, flour, and salt in a second microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Gradually whisk in the hot milk until incorporated.
- 3
Microwave on high in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until thickened.
- 4
Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until pale and frothy.
- 5
Gradually whisk 1/3 cup of the milk mixture into the eggs, then whisk the egg mixture into the remaining milk mixture until smooth.
- 6
Microwave on high until the custard thickens. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 7
Stir the vanilla into the custard until incorporated.
- 8
Cool completely in the refrigerator before using.
- Calories 137.32 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.85 g Low Source
- Carbs 26.68 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.62 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.66 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 60.58 mg High
- Sodium 54.55 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.95 g Low Source
- Sugar 22.12 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 91.16 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.59 mg Low Source
- Potassium 141.85 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 53.81 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.13 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Easy Custard Cake Filling is a French dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Milk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 137.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Custard Cake Filling?
- It is a French cake recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish.
- What is Easy Custard Cake Filling made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Milk, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Custard Cake Filling?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 137.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Custard Cake Filling easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
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