Creamy custard 😍 smooth, silky, and old-school comforting.
Here are a few easy creamy custard dessert options—pick how fancy you’re feeling.
🍮 Classic Vanilla Custard (Stovetop)
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or half milk, half cream for extra richness)
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
How to Make
- Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming (don’t boil).
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
- Slowly whisk hot milk into eggs.
- Return to pan and cook on low, stirring constantly, until thick.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
- Chill or serve warm.
Silky. Spoon-licking good 🤍
🍮 Baked Custard (Old-Fashioned)
- Pour custard into ramekins
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) in a water bath for 35–40 minutes
- Chill and sprinkle with nutmeg
Perfect if you love that classic diner-style custard.
🍓 Custard Dessert Ideas
- Layer with fruit (banana, strawberries)
- Pour over cake or pie
- Top with caramel sauce
- Serve with shortbread cookies
If you want eggless, caramel custard, custard squares, or custard with cake layers, say the word and I’ll make it dreamy ✨
