Description
Silky Simple Vanilla Custard whispers classic dessert elegance from French culinary traditions. Smooth vanilla-infused cream melts luxuriously on palates, inviting you to savor each spoonful of rich, creamy bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or tapioca flour
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream (240 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) and whole milk (240 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) in a medium saucepan. Warm the mixture over medium heat, whisking periodically to prevent scorching.
- Watch carefully until small bubbles emerge around the saucepan’s edges, indicating the liquid is gently simmering. Immediately remove from heat to prevent boiling.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously whisk egg yolks, honey, arrowroot powder, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Execute the tempering process by gradually streaming half of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture, continuously whisking to prevent egg curdling. Maintain a slow, steady pour to ensure gradual temperature integration.
- Transfer the tempered mixture back into the original saucepan, stirring consistently over medium-low heat for 1 to 3 minutes. The custard will incrementally thicken, achieving a silky, coating consistency.
- Once the custard reaches the desired texture, remove from heat. Remember that the mixture continues to solidify during cooling.
- Decide on serving temperature: warm for immediate drizzling over desserts or chilled for a refreshing treat. For chilled preparation, transfer to a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation.
- If choosing to chill, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, spoon the custard into individual serving glasses for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Gentle heating prevents scorching cream, ensuring smooth texture and rich flavor.
- Slow tempering of eggs is crucial to avoid curdling, maintaining silky custard consistency.
- Continuous stirring during cooking helps create a perfect, lump-free custard with ideal thickness.
- Cover custard directly with plastic wrap when chilling to prevent unwanted skin formation.
- Versatile dessert topping works beautifully warm or cold, complementing various sweet treats.
- Refrigeration allows custard to set and develop deeper, more intense flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg