Vanilla Custard

A classic vegetarian vanilla custard made by simmering milk and cream with vanilla, then thickening with egg yolks and sugar.

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1358.5

kcal / serving

1358.5 kcal total

Carbs

83.4g

per serving

83.4 g total

Fat

110.2g

per serving

110.2 g total

Protein

14.8g

per serving

14.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

BakingIngredients

Dairy

200

200

piece

Free-range

NutsSeeds

piece

Split, seeds scraped out

Pour the finished custard into a jug to serve.

Pour the mixture into a clean saucepan and whisk over low heat until thickened.

Pour the egg mixture over the milk and cream and whisk together.

Place 200ml milk, 200ml cream, and the vanilla pod and seeds into a saucepan.

Whisk 75g sugar and 2 egg yolks together in a large bowl until pale and frothy.

Bring the mixture gently to the boil, remove from heat, and discard the vanilla pod.