Rich and Creamy Vanilla Custard

Published on 12 August 2026 at 10:59

Ingredients:

 

4 large egg yolks

100 g granulated sugar

32 g cornstarch 

366 g whole milk

120 g heavy cream

2 tsp pure vanilla paste (*I add in some vanilla caviar also.)

14 g unsalted butter

Pinch of vanilla salt

 

Whisk dry items: Place your saucepan on a kitchen scale. Weigh out 100g of sugar, 32g of cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Whisk them together.

Pour liquids: Pour 366g of whole milk, 119g of heavy cream, and 72g of egg yolks into the pan. Whisk well until the texture is completely smooth.

Thicken on heat: Cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir constantly with your whisk. The mixture is ready when it coats the back of a spoon. 

Add flavour: Take the pan off the heat. Stir in 14g of butter and vanilla paste until smooth.

Strain and cool: Pass the hot liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl.

Chill: Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Refrigerate for 3 hours. 

Add a scoop to fresh fruit pies, crumbles, or bread pudding. I also like to add it to  tarts and cake fillings. Enjoy!

 

 



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