Custard for One Recipe
This Custard for One recipe is a simple and delicious single-serving dessert made with whole milk, egg yolk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. It’s creamy, smooth, and perfect for satisfying a small sweet craving with minimal ingredients and effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Western
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk: In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, gently warm the milk until tiny bubbles form around the edges, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the milk from scorching on the bottom of the pan.
- Combine egg yolk and sugar: In a medium bowl, stir together the egg yolk and granulated sugar until fully combined. Add the cornstarch and stir until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Temper the egg mixture: Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, one tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly. This gradual process prevents the egg yolk from cooking too fast and curdling.
- Return to heat: Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook custard: Over medium heat, whisk the mixture continuously until it thickens and becomes smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Chill: Pour the custard into a bowl, then press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for about 2 hours until fully chilled and set.
Notes
- Whisk constantly when cooking to avoid lumps and prevent burning.
- Pressing plastic wrap directly on the custard surface prevents a skin from forming.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk instead of whole milk.
- Ensure slow integration of hot milk into the egg mixture to avoid curdling.
- The custard can be served chilled with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Keywords: custard, single serving dessert, easy custard recipe, stovetop custard, vanilla custard
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