Vanilla Custard Cream

This rich and velvety custard is the perfect foundation for countless desserts. Use it to fill éclairs, cream puffs, cakes, tarts—or enjoy it by the spoonful.

• Yields: About 2 cups

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cook time: 10 minutes

• Chill time: 2+ hours

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk

• 4 large egg yolks

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, divided

• ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped)

• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

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