Custard Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Custard Base
For Serving
Method
Making the Custard Cream
- 1
Heat Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to steam, but do not let it boil.
- 2
Prepare Egg Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth and pale in color.
- 3
- 4
Cook Custard
Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add Vanilla and Cool
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the custard cool slightly before transferring to a bowl or individual serving dishes.
- 6
Chill Custard
Cover the custard with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
Serving the Custard Cream
- 7
Spoon Custard into Dishes
Once the custard is chilled, spoon it into serving dishes or glasses.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a handful of fresh berries.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Custard Cream!
