Basic Vanilla Custard
Indulge in the creamy, smooth sweetness of classic vanilla custard. Enjoy it plain or use as a filling for pastries, donuts, or your favorite cake!
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, salt, and cornstarch until lump free. Whisk in the milk and heavy cream.
- Place pot over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until it begins to thicken. Cook while whisking for an additional minute or two. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
- Transfer to a container and press a sheet of plastic wrap onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
- You can use this for a fruit custard, in pastries/donuts, to layer cakes, or even spread it on toast!