Custard

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

Vegetarian Dessert Gluten Free Sauce Vanilla

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

599.3

kcal / serving

1198.5 kcal total

Carbs

52.7g

per serving

105.4 g total

Fat

42.4g

per serving

84.8 g total

Protein

16.6g

per serving

33.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

cups

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Caster Sugar

Or more to taste

Dairy

400

Whole Milk

100

Double Cream

piece

Egg Yolks

Free-range, yolks only

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

Method

Simmer the milk and cream in a heavy-bottomed pan over gentle heat.

Scrape vanilla seeds into the liquid and add the pod to infuse.

Separate the egg yolks from the whites.

Whisk the sugar into the egg yolks until fully incorporated.

Whisk three-quarters of the simmering liquid into the egg yolk mixture.

Return the combined mixture to the pan with the remaining liquid.

Stir continuously over low heat until the mixture thickens like double cream.

Strain the custard through a sieve to remove the pod and lumps.

Serve the custard warm or allow it to cool.