Dairy-Free Classic Custard Sauce

Indulge in the silky smoothness of this Dairy-Free Classic Custard Sauce, a luxurious alternative to traditional custards made without dairy. Perfectly crafted with creamy unsweetened almond milk, egg yolks, and a touch of vanilla, this velvety dessert sauce delivers the same luscious texture and rich flavor you love, but with a modern twist. Thickened to perfection with cornstarch and lightly sweetened, it's ideal for drizzling over pies, cakes, fresh fruit, or enjoying on its own. Crafted in just 25 minutes, this recipe is simple to make yet elegant enough to impress at any gathering. Whether served warm or chilled, this dairy-free custard guarantees a smooth, decadent finish with every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large egg yolks
• 0.125 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the almond milk and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the almond milk mixture to create a smooth slurry.

Step 3

Over medium heat, bring the remaining almond milk and sugar in the saucepan to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks together until smooth.

Step 6

Slowly add a few tablespoons of the hot almond milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks.

Step 7

Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan while continually whisking the custard mixture.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.

Step 10

Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits for a smooth finish.

Step 11

Allow the custard sauce to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or chilled, depending on preference.

Step 12

Store any leftover custard sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(689.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	814.5

Total Fat 24.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 738mg	0%
Sodium 619.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 101.3g
Protein 13.9g	0%

Vitamin D 248.9IU	0%
Calcium 938.5mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 265.5mg	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: 28.0%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 64.9%