Dessert: France – Vanilla Custard

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 7 min

Additional 1 hr

Total 1 hr 17 min

Ingredients

2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
1 / 2 cup (100 g) sugar
1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the milk and half of the sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until pale and smooth.
3. Gradually whisk hot milk into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. Once combined, return the mixture to the saucepan.
4. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a clean bowl.
6. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.

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