Description
Silky French custard delights palates with its simple yet luxurious blend of creamy ingredients. Home bakers can whip up this classic dessert quickly, enjoying rich flavors that transport taste buds to sweet comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Thickening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or tapioca flour
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a saucepan and combine the cream and milk, heating gently until tiny bubbles appear around the edges, creating a warm, fragrant base for the custard.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks with honey, cornstarch, and vanilla extract, creating a smooth, golden mixture that will provide the custard’s rich texture.
- Gradually stream the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling and ensure a silky, uniform consistency.
- Return the tempered egg blend to the saucepan, stirring methodically over low heat until the mixture begins to thicken and coat the back of a spoon, developing a luxurious, pudding-like texture.
- Remove from heat and allow the custard to cool slightly, understanding that it will continue to set and firm up as the temperature drops.
- For warm serving, spoon the custard directly over desserts like cakes or pies, letting it cascade gently across the surface.
- For chilled preparation, transfer the custard to a clean bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the mixture to prevent skin formation.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the custard to reach a perfect, spoonable consistency.
- When ready to serve, portion the chilled custard into elegant serving glasses, creating a smooth, creamy dessert that promises pure indulgence.
Notes
- Gentle heat prevents cream from burning, ensuring smooth texture and rich flavor.
- Slow tempering prevents egg curdling, creating silky custard without lumps.
- Constant stirring during cooking guarantees even thickening and prevents sticking.
- Plastic wrap directly on surface stops skin formation when chilling custard.
- Versatile dessert can be served warm or cold, perfect for multiple dessert styles.
- Refrigeration allows custard to set and develop deeper, more complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg