Description
Homemade classic custard delights dessert enthusiasts with its silky smooth texture and rich flavor profile. Creamy ingredients blend perfectly, offering a simple yet elegant treat that satisfies sweet cravings and connects you to traditional culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 egg yolks (large)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 2 tsp cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or tapioca flour
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Milk Infusion: Gently heat cream and milk in a saucepan until tiny bubbles emerge around the edges, creating an aromatic base for the custard.
- Egg Blend Preparation: Whisk egg yolks with honey, cornstarch, and vanilla extract into a smooth, golden mixture that will form the custard’s rich foundation.
- Tempering Process: Slowly incorporate hot cream into the egg mixture while whisking continuously, preventing curdling and ensuring a silky, uniform texture.
- Thickening Stage: Return the blended mixture to the saucepan, stirring methodically over low heat until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, developing a luxurious pudding-like consistency.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from heat and let the custard cool slightly, recognizing that it will continue to firm up as the temperature drops. For warm serving, spoon directly over desserts; for chilled preparation, transfer to a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the mixture to prevent skin formation.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. When ready, portion the chilled custard into serving glasses, presenting a smooth, creamy dessert that promises pure indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Curdling: Whisk continuously and pour hot cream slowly into egg mixture to maintain smooth texture and avoid lumpy custard.
- Temperature Control: Use low heat when cooking to prevent eggs from scrambling and ensure a silky, creamy consistency.
- Skin Prevention: Cover custard directly with plastic wrap touching the surface to stop skin formation during cooling and chilling.
- Storage Strategy: Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours to allow flavors to develop and achieve perfect spoonable texture, keeping fresh for up to 3 days in sealed container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg