Description
Creamy French custard delights taste buds with its silky smooth texture and rich vanilla essence. Classic dessert perfection promises a luxurious moment of pure culinary pleasure you will savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 570 milliliters (19.3 fluid ounces) double cream, single cream, or milk
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) golden caster sugar
Flavoring:
- 1 dessertspoon (2 teaspoons) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently warm the cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a near-boiling point, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, cornflour, and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually stream the hot cream into the egg mixture, continuously whisking to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth incorporation.
- Transfer the combined liquid back into the saucepan, positioning it over low heat and stirring constantly for approximately 3-4 minutes until the custard thickens and develops a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Remove from heat and immediately transfer the custard into a clean serving jug or bowl, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Allow the custard to cool at room temperature or serve immediately while warm. If reheating is necessary, use a gentle double-boiler method, stirring periodically to maintain its creamy consistency.
Notes
- Prevent curdling by continuously whisking the mixture and maintaining low heat during cooking.
- Ensure smooth consistency by straining the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any potential lumps.
- Customize flavors by experimenting with different extracts like almond, coconut, or adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Store custard in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, creating a delightful make-ahead dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 262
- Sugar: 7.5 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg