Homemade Custard filling Simple Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for dairy-free diets.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique taste.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.

Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract until fully melted and combined.

Transfer the custard to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using.

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