Spanish Vanilla Custard

Spanish Vanilla Custard is a classic dessert that is loved by many. This creamy and delicious dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. In this recipe, we will show you how to make the perfect Spanish Vanilla Custard that is rich, creamy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

- 4 cups of whole milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 8 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- Pinch of salt

Serves: 6

Cooking Tips:

- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the custard from burning.
- Make sure to stir the custard constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the custard before pouring it into the ramekins.

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Split the vanilla bean in half and scrape the seeds into the mixture. Add the vanilla bean pod to the mixture as well.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a simmer.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
4. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Remove the vanilla bean pod and strain the custard through a fine-mesh strainer.
7. Pour the custard into individual ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Appearance and Taste:
Spanish Vanilla Custard is a smooth and creamy dessert that is rich in flavor. The custard has a beautiful golden color and is topped with a thin layer of caramelized sugar. The vanilla flavor is prominent and adds a sweet and fragrant taste to the dish. The texture is silky and smooth, making it a perfect dessert to end any meal.
Type of Dish:
Dessert, Custard
Main Ingredients:
Milk, Vanilla, Eggs