Name: Boiled Custard (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Whole Milk; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 6 Large Egg Yolks; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; Pinch Salt

Recipe tier

A simple, comforting boiled custard made with basic pantry ingredients. This is a traditional dessert, perfect for a cozy night in.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 5

Custard Base
4 cups 950 mL Whole Milk
1 cup 200 g Granulated Sugar
6 6 Large Egg Yolks
1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla Extract
Pinch Pinch Salt

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Equipment

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Instructions

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In a medium saucepan, combine all Custard Base ingredients.
Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
Continue stirring until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 10-15 minutes). Do not boil!
Remove from heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
Pour the custard into individual serving dishes or one large bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.