Classic Vanilla Custard
Classic Vanilla Custard is silky and gently sweet, with a smooth, spoon-coating texture that showcases real vanilla and rich milk. It’s comforting served warm for a cozy finish or chilled for a cool, velvety dessert, perfect after dinner or as a make-ahead treat for gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the milk, vanilla extract, and butter into a saucepan.
- 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring, until it reaches a simmer; take it off the heat before it boils.
- 4
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Return the saucepan to low heat. Slowly pour in the egg mixture while whisking constantly, and cook until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Serve warm, or transfer the custard to a large bowl and cover.
- 7
Let it cool before refrigerating. Enjoy!
- Calories 196.43 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.62 g Moderate
- Carbs 23.8 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.78 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 137.34 mg High
- Sodium 116.02 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.69 g Low Source
- Sugar 18.66 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 122.95 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source
- Potassium 222.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 76.28 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.13 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Vanilla Custard is a French dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cornstarch, Eggs, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 196.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Vanilla Custard?
- It is a French recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Classic Vanilla Custard made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cornstarch, Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla Extract. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Vanilla Custard?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Vanilla Custard?
- 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 196.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Vanilla Custard easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
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