Classic Custard Cream

Dive into the velvety decadence of our Classic Custard Cream, a timeless dessert staple that exudes elegance and comfort. This rich, silky creation is made with aromatic vanilla bean, creamy whole milk, and perfectly tempered egg yolks for a beautifully smooth texture. Thickened with a touch of cornstarch and finished with unsalted butter for a luxurious sheen, this custard is endlessly versatile—perfect as a base for trifles, tarts, or simply served on its own. The key technique of tempering the egg mixture ensures a perfectly creamy consistency every time. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of gentle cooking, this custard cream promises to elevate your desserts, making it a must-have recipe in every baker's repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 ml Whole milk
• 1 Vanilla bean
• 4 Egg yolks
• 100 g Granulated sugar
• 25 g Cornstarch
• 30 g Unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Pour the whole milk into a medium-sized saucepan.

Step 2

Split the vanilla bean lengthwise using a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the milk.

Step 3

Heat the milk over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

Step 4

While the milk is heating, combine the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a large mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow.

Step 5

Once the milk is hot, remove the vanilla pod and gradually pour about one-third of the milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Step 6

Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, continually whisking to prevent the eggs from curdling.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the unsalted butter, stirring until the butter is completely melted and incorporated into the custard.

Step 9

Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps and ensure a silky-smooth texture.

Step 10

Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 11

Once cool, refrigerate the custard cream for at least 2 hours to set before serving or using in your favorite dessert recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(743.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1244.3

Total Fat 60.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 866.3mg	0%
Sodium 235.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 125.8g
Protein 28.0g	0%

Vitamin D 300.1IU	0%
Calcium 734.0mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 887.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 47.8%