Basic Custard Cream

Custard cream is a versatile dessert topping that can be used in various dishes like tarts, cakes, and even as a filling for pastries.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

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Basic Custard Cream

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Various Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Whole milk
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes).
5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.
6. Transfer the custard cream to a bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
7. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.