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This vanilla custard recipe is rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced—not too sweet and ideal for healthy desserts.
4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter
4 large eggs
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1. Place milk, vanilla, and butter in a saucepan and heat to simmer.
2. Whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch together.
3. Temper eggs by slowly adding hot milk while whisking.
4. Return mixture to pot and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
5. Serve warm or chilled.
For a sweeter custard, add ¼ cup more sugar. Optional: mix in mashed banana or crushed pineapple.
Find it online: https://www.peakfitrecipes.com/vanilla-custard-recipe/