Vanilla Custard Recipe

Homemade vanilla custard is a little old fashioned, but totally worth the time and effort. Use for banana or bread pudding, trifles or plain.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks , room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , diced