Homemade Custard

5g protein · 5 min · 254 kcal

Homemade Custard

Easy homemade custard ready in 5 minutes. Smooth, velvety and thick. Perfect for baked puddings, fresh fruit salad or simply as a sweet treat.

5 min6 servings254 kcal

Ingredients

  • 380 grams milk (2-4% fat)
  • 100 grams cream (double cream)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 grams vanilla extract (powdered or liquid form/ Or 1/2 fresh vanilla pod)
  • 30 grams cornstarch (or potato starch)
  • 100 grams sugar (confectioners/ powdered or granulated)
  • 2 grams salt
  • 30 grams butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all the ingredients apart from the butter until homogenous. Whisk continuously while cooking over low heat until thickened and starting to boil. Whisk in the butter until fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Chill down in the fridge immediately, covered with a piece of parchment or food safe plastic to avoid a skin from forming.

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