This vanilla dessert cream is silky, creamy, and bursting with natural vanilla flavor. Unlike store-bought pudding or custard mixes, this version is made from scratch with simple ingredients. You can spoon it over fresh fruit, layer it in cakes, or enjoy it by itself.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (or flour for a heavier custard)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, split & scraped)
- Pinch of salt