Description
This Homemade Custard Cream is a silky, rich filling made with milk, sugar, and custard powder (or cornstarch). Perfect for cakes, pastries, trifles, or even as a pudding, it’s a quick and easy go-to recipe using simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500ml) milk
- 3 tbsp (40g) custard powder or cornstarch
- 3 tbsp (40g) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15g) butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix custard powder (or cornstarch) with a few tablespoons of milk until smooth and lump-free.
- In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk and sugar over medium heat until warm.
- Whisk in the custard paste slowly, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Let cool completely before using as a filling or topping.
Notes
- Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder for chocolate custard.
- Mix in citrus zest for a fresh flavor twist.
- For thicker custard, use 1 more tbsp of custard powder.
- Use plant-based milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
