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Custard for One

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword custard for one, egg yolk custard, stovetop custard, vanilla custard
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A small bowl of vanilla custard is cooked on the stove with milk, an egg yolk, and cornstarch, then chilled for about two hours.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Warm the milk in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until steaming with small bubbles around the edge.
  • While it warms, mix the egg yolk, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
  • Add the hot milk to the yolk mixture one tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly. Pour it all back into the pan.
  • Stir over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until thick. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour into a bowl and press plastic wrap right onto the surface. Chill for about 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 203g | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 7.5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); egg yolk counted as raw egg yolk (one large yolk 17 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.