Cream Custard Cake Filling
Elevate your homemade cakes and pastries with this luscious Cream Custard Cake Filling, a rich and silky blend of comforting flavors. Made with creamy whole milk, velvety egg yolks, and a touch of pure vanilla, this decadent filling strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and texture. The combination of cornstarch and butter ensures a smooth, flawlessly thickened custard that holds its shape yet melts in your mouth. This versatile filling, ready in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, is ideal for layering between cake layers, piping into pastries, or using as a luxurious topping for desserts. Refrigerate for at least two hours before use to let the flavors deepen and the consistency perfect itself. Whether it's a birthday cake or an elegant tart, this custard adds an irresistible homemade touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and there are no lumps.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Add a few tablespoons of the milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper them.
Gradually pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan with the milk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture starts to thicken. Once it thickens, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes until the custard reaches a creamy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Transfer the custard to a clean bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 890 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 817 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.0 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 701 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
