Easy recipe: How to Make Custard

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is cost-effective.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan option, while substitutes can be more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally, while essence is budget-friendly.

Pour the milk into a pan and heat gently.

Split open the vanilla pod and scrape out the seeds.

Put the vanilla pod and seeds in the pan, then bring to a boil.

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture becomes pale.

Add the cornstarch and continue whisking.

Remove the pan from the heat and take out the vanilla pod.

Pour the contents of the pan into the bowl and mix rapidly.

Pour the mixture into a pan and bring to a boil while whisking continuously.

As soon as the custard starts to boil, turn off the heat and pour it once again into the bowl to prevent it from cooking further.

Leave the custard to cool for a few minutes, then incorporate the butter and whisk vigorously.

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