Name: Homemade Vanilla Custard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Cornstarch 1 tbsp; Milk 2 cups; Sugar 1/4 cup; Eggs 2; Vanilla extract 1 tsp; Water 2 tbsp

Cuisine:

French Recipes

Ingredients

1 tbsp Cornstarch
2 cups Milk
1/4 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tbsp Water

Homemade Vanilla Custard

This thick and creamy Homemade Vanilla Custard is my version of boiled custard or southern custard as it’s also known. It’s a very simple method, but the most important step is to whisk the hot milk ever so slowly into the eggs to prevent them from scrambling. This way, you will end up with a luxuriously smooth, creamy custard fragrant with heady vanilla.

This boiled custard recipe is a favorite of my kids, who like it with fresh berries, or slices of banana on top.

So, how to make Homemade Vanilla Custard?

Steps to make Homemade Vanilla Custard

1	Prepare pan of boiling water	1
If you have a double boiler, add some water to the bottom pan and bring to the boil. If not, place a pan of water on to boil and put a heatproof bowl over the top.
2	Heat the milk	4
Pour the milk into the upper pan or bowl and heat until it starts to simmer.
3	Add the sugar	1
Stir the sugar into the hot milk until fully dissolved.
4	Combine the milk and eggs	3
Beat the eggs in a bowl. Take half a cup of the hot milk and gradually add it into the eggs, whisking the whole time. Keep adding the milk until fully combined with the eggs.
5	Add the cornstarch	1
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water together. Add the cornstarch mixture to the custard, whisking until there are no lumps left.
6	Heat the custard	10
Bring the custard to a boil and then take off the heat immediately.
7	Serving Homemade Vanilla Custard	5
Stir the vanilla through the custard. Serve warm or refrigerate first before serving.

Try my Homemade Vanilla Custard for a simple but delicious dessert any time of the week. What’s your best method for cooking southern custard? Do share in the comments section!

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.