Name: The Best Vanilla Custard
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 285 min
Ingredients: 8 large egg yolks, at room temperature; 0.66666668653488 cup sugar; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 2 vanilla beans; 3.5 cups reduced-fat milk

The Best Vanilla Custard

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Calling this “the best” custard recipe may seem like a bold statement, but it's true. In this healthy dessert recipe, the rich eggy custard is silky-smooth and infused with loads of vanilla, making it worthy of its name.

Kathy Gunst

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 25 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Gluten-Free Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Bone Health

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Ingredients

8 large egg yolks, at room temperature
⅔ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 vanilla beans
3 ½ cups reduced-fat milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Put a full kettle of water on to boil.
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in a medium bowl.
Split vanilla beans down the middle, then use the tip of a sharp knife to scrape all the black paste from them into a medium saucepan. Add the bean pods and milk to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Slowly whisk into the egg mixture. Place a fine sieve over a large bowl and strain the custard into the bowl (discard the pods).
Place eight 6-ounce ovenproof baking dishes (or ramekins) in a large roasting pan that's at least 2 inches deep and fill with the custard. Pour the boiling water around the baking dishes until it comes about halfway up the sides. Cover the pan loosely with foil.
Bake the custards until set around the sides but still a bit wobbly in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. Using oven mitts, transfer the baking dishes to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Equipment: Eight 6-ounce ovenproof baking dishes or ramekins

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174	Calories
7g	Fat
23g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Total Sugars 22g
Added Sugars 17g	34%
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 193mg	64%
Vitamin A 448IU	9%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Folate 30mcg	8%
Sodium 77mg	3%
Calcium 150mg	12%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 13mg	3%
Potassium 169mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.