Simple Custard

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This old-fashioned custard, made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Simple additions can change the flavor.

These are the basic ingredients you'll need to make this homemade custard recipe:

Milk: This decadent custard starts with four cups of milk.
Butter: A tablespoon of butter lends richness.
Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the custard.
Eggs: Four eggs ensure a creamy, thick, and velvety texture.
Sugar: Sweeten things up with ½ cup of white sugar.
Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens the custard.

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Ingredients

10-15 minutes
8 servings
  1. 4 cupswhole milk
  2. 1 tablespoonvanilla extract
  3. 1 teaspoonsalted butter
  4. 4eggs
  5. 1/2 cupwhite sugar
  6. 3 tablespoonscornstarch

Cooking Instructions

10-15 minutes
  1. 1

    1. Place milk, vanilla extract, and butter in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until simmering; remove from heat before it comes to a boil.

    2. Whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

    3. Set the saucepan back over low heat. Pour in egg mixture slowly, whisking constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat the bottom of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.

    4. Serve warm or transfer custard into a large bowl, cover, and allow to cool before chilling

  2. 2

    Allow the custard to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container.
    Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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