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Vanilla Custard with Blackberries
Guests will love the creamy smooth custard flavored with real vanilla. This custard can be eaten as is, topped with caramelized sugar, or used as a filling for crepes or pastries.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
French
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
Author
Little Rusted Ladle
Ingredients
2 1/2
cups
whole milk
8
large egg yolks
1/2
cup
granulated sugar
1/4
cup
cornstarch
1
whole vanilla bean
split
Instructions
In a heavy bottomed medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer.
Meanwhile, scrape the vanilla seeds from the vanilla bean with the back of a small paring knife and add to milk with the bean.
Simmer on low for 15 minutes, then remove vanilla bean from milk and discard or save for another use.
In a separate bowl combine egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth.
Slowly whisk one cup of milk into egg yolk mixture then slowly whisk egg mixture into pan with remaining milk. Whisk until well blended.
Simmer mixture on medium low for 6-9 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
Transfer to a container. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto custard, then refrigerate until well chilled.
Spoon cooled custard into small glasses or bowls and top with fresh fruit