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Vanilla Custard Recipe

A classic, creamy vanilla custard that's perfect for desserts.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla extract until just simmering.
  2. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. 3. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. 4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  5. 5. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl.
  6. 6. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and let cool.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Custard, Vanilla
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