Homemade Vanilla Custard
Learn how to make delicious homemade vanilla custard with our easy recipe. Perfect for dessert with family and friends!
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- fine-mesh strainer
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, half of the sugar, and the salt. Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- While the milk mixture heats, vigorously whisk the egg yolks and remaining sugar in a separate medium bowl until the mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling.
- Pour the entire tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits, ensuring a perfectly smooth texture.
- Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely chilled and thickened.
Notes
Let dough rise in a warm oven (off) for faster proofing.