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Vanilla Custard

Vanilla Custard is a rich and creamy custard that is perfect as a topping, dipping sauce, or side dish for many desserts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Dip, Toppings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ΒΌ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Egg yolks
  • 1 Tsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar

Method
 

  1. Mix together heavy cream and vanilla and place over low heat until the mix is steaming hot but not boiling.
  2. Remove the mix from heat.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together egg yolks, corn starch, and caster sugar in an heatproof bowl.
  4. Slowly pour the hot cream from the pot into the egg yolk mix, stirring continuously. Pour the mixture back into the pot.
  5. Stir continuously over a low heat until the custard thickens (enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon). Do not let boil.
  6. Enjoy!!