Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Gradually pour the heated milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let it cool.
- Serve chilled or warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of cream.
- Custard can be served on its own or used in other desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg