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

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

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

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

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

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

Pour the finished custard into a jug to serve.