Creamy Vintage Vanilla Custard

Introduction

Creamy Vintage Vanilla Custard is a timeless dessert that takes you straight back to old-fashioned kitchens
and handwritten recipe cards. Smooth, silky, and gently sweetened, this custard is all about simplicity and
comfort. Made with everyday ingredients and rich vanilla flavor, it’s perfect served warm, chilled, or as a
companion to fresh fruit and cakes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth and pale.
2. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm and just beginning to steam. Do not boil.
3. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously.
5. Cook until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Pour into serving dishes and let cool slightly, or refrigerate until chilled.

Description

This Creamy Vintage Vanilla Custard is luxuriously smooth with a delicate vanilla aroma and a soft,
pudding-like texture. It’s rich without being heavy, gently sweet, and wonderfully nostalgic. Each spoonful
melts in your mouth, making it perfect on its own or as a base for pies, trifles, and fruit desserts.

Tips

• Stir constantly while cooking to prevent lumps or scorching.
• Use whole milk for the creamiest texture.
• For extra richness, replace ½ cup of milk with heavy cream.
• Strain the custard after cooking for an ultra-silky finish.
• Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface while chilling to prevent a skin.

Correction

If the custard becomes lumpy, remove it from the heat and whisk vigorously or blend briefly with an
immersion blender. If it’s too thin, return it to low heat and cook a little longer while stirring.
If it thickens too much, whisk in a tablespoon or two of warm milk until smooth.

Enjoy

Serve this custard warm for cozy comfort or chilled for a refreshing classic. Enjoy it plain, sprinkled
with nutmeg, topped with fresh berries, or paired with sponge cake. Every spoonful is pure vintage comfort.