A Luxurious Homemade Delight: Vanilla Custard Awaits You!
Ah, vanilla custard! There's something undeniably enchanting about this creamy, dreamy treat. With its velvety texture and sweet vanilla essence, a spoonful of homemade vanilla custard can transform any dessert into a delightful experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the Milk and Cream: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat gently until steamy but not boiling.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.
- Temper the Egg Mixture: Slowly pour about half of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. This step prevents the eggs from scrambling.
- Combine and Thicken: Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not let it boil!
- Add Vanilla: Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and let it cool. Once cooled, refrigerate until it's set, about 1-2 hours.