Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for creamy custard dessert:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of milk to create a slurry.
- Heat Milk:
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined and slightly pale in color.
- Temper Eggs:
- Gradually pour a small amount of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly. This is to temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Once tempered, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk. Whisk constantly to combine.
- Thicken Mixture:
- Sprinkle in the cornstarch slurry while whisking continuously. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Vanilla and Salt:
- Once the custard has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Chill:
- Transfer the custard to a bowl or individual serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Serve:
- Once chilled, optionally sprinkle some ground nutmeg or cinnamon on top for garnish before serving.
Enjoy your creamy custard dessert!
