Custard Cream Filling
Rich, velvety, and irresistibly creamy, this homemade Custard Cream Filling is the perfect upgrade for your favorite desserts. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like whole milk, egg yolks, and a touch of vanilla, this luscious filling strikes the perfect balance between smooth texture and indulgent flavor. The precise cooking technique ensures a thick, custard-like consistency, enhanced by the richness of butter and a delicate hint of sweetness. Ideal for filling cakes, eclairs, tarts, or even enjoyed on its own, this versatile recipe is a must-have for any baker’s repertoire. Plus, with a quick prep time and step-by-step instructions, creating this silky custard is easier than ever. Treat yourself to the ultimate dessert essential!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 Large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and half of the granulated sugar. Place the pan over medium heat and warm the mixture until it just begins to steam. Do not let it boil.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, the remaining granulated sugar, and salt until smooth and pale in color.
Temper the eggs by slowly pouring about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously. This step prevents the eggs from curdling.
Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking constantly.
Return the saucepan to medium heat and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency, about 4-6 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps, creating a silky texture. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 888 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 521 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.0 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 836 mg | 18% | |
*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.
