Vanilla Custard
Vanilla custard is a classic and versatile dessert that's perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks. Its creamy texture and rich vanilla flavour make it a favourite in various sweet dishes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 ml Milk
- 100 g Caster Sugar
- 4 large Egg (yolks)
- 2 tsp Cornflour
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, heat the milk over low heat until it's warm but not boiling. Remove it from the heat and set it aside.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, caster sugar, and cornflour until well combined.
- 3
Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to avoid curdling.
- 4
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and return it to low heat. Cook while stirring constantly until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.