Easy Creamy Vanilla Custard

Whisk egg yolks, cornflour, sugar, and vanilla together before gently cooking with milk and cream until smooth and thick.

Easy Vegetarian Dessert Classic Sauce

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

244

kcal / serving

1464.2 kcal total

Carbs

7.2g

per serving

43.1 g total

Fat

23.3g

per serving

139.5 g total

Protein

3.3g

per serving

19.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Cornflour

2 tsp

Caster Sugar

2.5

Vanilla Extract

good-quality; alternative to pod

Dairy

piece

Egg Yolk

large free-range

250

Whole Milk

250

Double Cream

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

split lengthways

Method

Combine the egg yolks, cornflour, sugar, and vanilla in a medium saucepan using a metal whisk.

Gradually whisk in 250ml of milk and 250ml of cream.

Place the pan over low heat and cook gently for 6-8 minutes while whisking constantly.

Remove from heat once the custard is smooth and thick, ensuring it does not boil.