Simple Custard

This simple custard recipe uses eggs, milk, butter, cornstarch, and just enough sugar to make a not-too-sweet dessert that's perfect hot or cold.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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