Vanilla Custard Cream

This rich and velvety custard is the perfect foundation for countless desserts. Use it to fill éclairs, cream puffs, cakes, tarts—or enjoy it by the spoonful.

  • Yields: About 2 cups

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

  • Cook time: 10 minutes

  • Chill time: 2+ hours

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk

  • 4 large egg yolks

  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, divided

  • ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped)

  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

 

 

 

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