Creamy Italian Vanilla Custard Dessert
Smooth and creamy Italian vanilla custard dessert, easy to prepare with simple ingredients for a delicious treat.
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Discover this creamy Italian vanilla custard dessert recipe. Smooth, rich, and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
2h
Total time
2h 30m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
2h
Total time
2h 30m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 250 ml whole milk
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 2 piece large egg yolk
- 0.5 piece vanilla bean pod split and scraped
- 10 g cornstarch
- 15 g unsalted butter
Origins Italian
Instructions
- For whole milk into a medium saucepan.
- Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife.
- Add the vanilla seeds and pod to the milk in the saucepan.
- Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling, then remove from heat and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and large egg yolks until smooth and pale.
- Remove the vanilla pod from the milk and slowly For the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes, do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
- For the custard into serving dishes and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled and set before serving.
Tips
- Use fresh whole milk for best flavor and texture.
- Do not let the custard boil to avoid curdling.
- Stir constantly when cooking to prevent lumps and burning.
- Cover custard surface with plastic wrap to avoid skin formation.
Serving Suggestions
- fresh berries
- biscotti
- espresso coffee
Enjoy this creamy Italian vanilla custard chilled for a smooth, sweet finish to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 0
- Sodium (g): 0.05
- Sugar (g): 16
- Fat (g): 7
- Carbohydrates (g): 18
- Protein (g): 4
- Calories: 150
- Cholesterol (g): 0.1
- Saturated Fat (g): 4
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