15-Minute Stovetop Custard for Sweet Cravings
This quick stovetop vanilla custard whisked up in just 15 minutes is the fastest, most satisfying way to celebrate National Vanilla Custard Day when a sweet craving strikes mid-week.
Category: Quick Meals
| Cuisine: American
| Diet: GlutenFree
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons (40g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth and pale.
- 2. In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until just simmering (small bubbles around edge).
- 3. Slowly pour about 1/4 of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper.
- 4. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking continuously.
- 5. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the custard thickens and just starts to bubble, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- 7. Pour into serving dishes. Serve warm, or cover and chill for a cold custard.
Details
A quick stovetop vanilla custard made in 15 minutes – perfect for satisfying sweet cravings on National Vanilla Custard Day.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 215 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
Notes
For a richer custard, substitute 1/2 cup milk with heavy cream. Stir constantly to avoid lumps. Custard thickens further as it cools.
