A creamy, homemade custard-style dessert made with milk, eggs, and vanilla for pure comfort.
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Calories: 260kcal
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Whisk milk and sugar together in a saucepan until dissolved.
- Whisk eggs and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth, then slowly add to the milk while whisking.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened to a custard consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter until smooth.
- Serve warm or chill 1–2 hours before serving with toppings.
Notes
Serve warm for comfort or chilled for a pudding-like texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 280mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 4mg