Best 12 How To Make Homemade Custard Recipes

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Homemade custard is a classic and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made with a combination of milk, eggs, sugar, and flavorings, and can be baked, steamed, or chilled. Custard can be served on its own or used as an ingredient in other desserts, such as pies, tarts, and cakes.

This article provides three different recipes for homemade custard:

1. Classic Baked Custard: This is the most basic custard recipe, and it is made by baking a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract in a water bath. The result is a smooth and creamy custard that can be served warm or cold.

2. Steamed Custard: This custard is made by steaming a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, and flavorings in a steamer or a pot. The result is a light and airy custard that is perfect for summer desserts.

3. No-Bake Custard: This custard is made without any baking or steaming. It is made by simply whisking together milk, eggs, sugar, and flavorings, and then chilling the mixture until it is set. No-bake custard is a quick and easy dessert that is perfect for busy weeknights.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN BOILED CUSTARD



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A wonderful winter beverage that is part custard, and part heaven. Don't be afraid to try this recipe using almond or rum flavoring instead of the traditional vanilla extract.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Drinks Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 quart whole milk
5 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Into the lower pot of a double boiler, add water. In the upper pot, add milk. Heat through over medium heat.
  • Beat eggs together until light. Add sugar and mix well. Pour a small portion of hot milk into the eggs and sugar to warm and thin this portion. Pour slowly into hot milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until it will coat a spoon. Do not over cook. Add vanilla extract. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

HOMEMADE CUSTARD



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Once you've cracked this technique for silky smooth vanilla custard, you'll never go back to tinned

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200ml double cream
700ml whole milk
4 large egg yolks
3 tbsp cornflour
100g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put the cream and milk into a large pan and gently bring to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the yolks, cornflour, sugar and vanilla. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture onto the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Wipe out the saucepan and pour the mixture back into it. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon (see Steps 1 and 2, for stirring tips) until the custard is thickened, but before any lumps form. Eat hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

OLD-TIME CUSTARD ICE CREAM



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I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich and creamy and the perfect indulgence on a hot summer afternoon. -Martha Self, Montgomery, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 pints heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Stir cream and vanilla into custard. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with remaining ice cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EGG CUSTARD



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This is one of my favorite foods when I am feeling blah. It is sweet and comforting and full of mild protein. Use custard cups or one casserole bowl.

Provided by The Angerers

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 dash vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour egg mixture into 6 custard cups; sprinkle tops with nutmeg. Place cups in a baking pan and fill pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until custards are set, about 1 hour. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 56.7 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

HOMEMADE BAKED EGG CUSTARD



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This is the best egg custard tart I have ever made and tasted. You should check this out. Cheap and easy to make, too.

Provided by AMThornton

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 large egg
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease the bottom of a deep-dish pie plate.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl until creamy. Blend in flour to form a dough, using your hands to knead it together at the end.
  • Roll pastry out on a lightly floured surface and place into the prepared pie plate so it covers the bottom and the sides.
  • Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer. Beat in vanilla extract. Gradually stir in cold milk until fully incorporated. Pour custard mixture over the pastry base and sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set and a sharp knife inserted near the centre comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64.4 g, Cholesterol 182.1 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 72.8 mg, Sugar 34.6 g

EASY CUSTARD CAKE FILLING



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Use this delicious filling to fill cupcakes or your favorite layer cake. The microwave makes it fool-proof! Use different extracts to vary the flavor; almond and mint are both really good.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Desserts     Fillings     Cream Fillings

Time 43m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
¾ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat milk in microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in the microwave on high until hot but not boiling, 2 to 4 minutes. Combine sugar, flour, and salt together in a separate microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk hot milk into the sugar mixture gradually. Cook milk mixture in microwave on high in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs in a separate small bowl until pale and frothy. Whisk 1/3 cup of the milk mixture into eggs gradually, then whisk egg mixture into remaining milk mixture gradually until smooth custard forms. Heat custard in microwave on high until thickened, about 2 minutes more. Cool slightly; stir in vanilla extract. Chill custard in refrigerator until completely cooled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 115.3 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

HOMEMADE FROZEN CUSTARD



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My siblings and I had a hard time finding room for dessert after Mom's delicious meals, but when we were ready, we could count on a rich creamy bowl of frozen custard. It's a comforting treat! -Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups milk
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in the sugar, cornstarch and salt until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE CUSTARD



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This is my own alteration of a few different recipes. Not too rich or too sweet as many egg custards can be. Can be served warm immediately or cold.

Provided by chloea

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter
4 eggs
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cook and stir milk, vanilla extract, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove mixture from heat before it comes to a boil.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Set saucepan back over low heat. Pour in egg mixture slowly, whisking constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat the bottom of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

BASIC VANILLA CUSTARD



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My mother's recipe--eat on its own or pour over canned peaches or guavas or, my fave, bread pudding. If you are really grossed out by the possibility of flecks of egg white in your custard, you can either pass it through a fine-mesh sieve or substitute four yolks for the two whole eggs.

Provided by Miss_Amy

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Have eggs ready in a bowl, and set aside where it will be within reach.
  • Using a whisk, combine milk, sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat on stovetop. Allow milk to scald (heat to the point when tiny bubbles form around edges of pan). Whisk occasionally to prevent cornstarch from clumping on bottom edges of pan.
  • Remove milk mixture from heat, preferably to a burner that's turned off.
  • Mix about 2 tablespoons of scalded milk mixture into eggs using whisk, then introduce eggs into milk mixture in a slow stream, whisking milk mixture constantly.
  • Immediately return pan to heat and whisk gently until custard thickens, another two or three minutes. Do not allow to boil. (If you find that you have egg white strands in custard, feel free to pass it through a fine-mesh sieve into a different bowl now.)
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 110.1, Sodium 95.9, Carbohydrate 26.3, Sugar 16.8, Protein 7.2

BAKED CUSTARD



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I first made this baked custard recipe as a teenager and still enjoy it as a winter warm-up. My dad says it's the best custard he's ever eaten! - Deb Brass, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, spices and vanilla. Blend in milk. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place baking dish in a cake pan in oven; add 1 in. water to pan. , Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near middle comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CUSTARD PUDDINGS



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Traditional custard pudding is old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. An appealing almond flavor comes through in every spoonful.-Bonnie Simpson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups whole milk
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, salt and nutmeg. Remove milk from heat; stir a small amount of hot milk into egg mixture. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in extracts., Transfer to nine 4-oz. ramekins. Place cups in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CUSTARD



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Custard is a British institution! Sponge puddings and crumbles just wouldn't be the same without it! This will make a custard of a pouring consistency. IMPORTANT: In order to have a smooth (not lumpy) custard, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and stir constantly! If you have to walk away from the stove, remove saucepan from heat. Another delicious find from Great British Cooking.

Provided by truebrit

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of the milk with the cornstarch in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • When the cornstarch is dissolved, slowly add the rest of the milk and sugar, and cook over moderate heat until the sauce starts to thicken and comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolks with a fork.
  • Take a cup of the sauce, and slowly add to the eggs, beating briskly as you pour.
  • Return the egg/sauce mixture to the saucepan, stirring into the hot sauce.
  • Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, and add the vanilla extract.
  • Pour custard into a jug or pitcher, and serve.
  • Tip: To prevent custard forming a skin as it cools, cover jug with plastic wrap.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature before starting.
  • Whisk the eggs and sugar together until they are light and fluffy.
  • Scald the milk until it is just simmering, then remove it from the heat.
  • Slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture, tempering the eggs.
  • Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
  • Pour the custard into a baking dish and bake it in a water bath until it is set.
  • Chill the custard for at least 4 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Making homemade custard is a rewarding experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little patience and care, you can create a delicious and creamy custard that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve it as a dessert, a snack, or a breakfast treat, your homemade custard is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give this homemade custard recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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