Vanilla custard is one of the most emblematic desserts in various countries. But have you really stopped to think about the origin of the custard? Well, many years ago this dessert was made inside the monasteries of ancient Europe. We emphasize that since this dessert began to be made, its preparation has always been very simple and fast, thus creating a delicious flavor to be shared with the family. The main ingredients are: cow’s milk, egg yolks, sugar and corn starch (this last ingredient is responsible for giving it that unique texture).
Currently this dessert in some countries is decorated with: cinnamon, raisins or sugar. It should be noted that there is a similarity with crème brûlée and Catalan cream. Wondering how to make vanilla custard? In this article we want to teach you how to prepare this delicious delicacy from your home. Follow these steps and enjoy this vanilla custard!
Ingredients to make Vanilla Custard:
- 460 milliliters of fresh milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 egg yolks
- 15 grams of corn starch
- 1 dash of vanilla essence
- 100 grams of sugar (½ cup)
How to make Vanilla Custard:
- To start cooking some delicious homemade vanilla custard, you must heat the fresh milk and the cinnamon sticks in a wide pot over low heat.
- Add the yolks in a bowl with sugar. With the help of a balloon whisk, beat all the ingredients until it changes from a bright yellow to a pastel yellow.
- Add the cornstarch into the mixture.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks with the help of a slotted spoon, add the vanilla chorro and the mixture.
- Move with a spoon over low heat.
- When the preparation separates from the spoon, pour it into a glass container.
- Sprinkle the sugar and melt it using an oven or a blowtorch. Ready and enjoy!
