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Creamy custard that is no bake? You bet! You’ll love how easy this no bake vanilla custard is to make!

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Smooth, creamy custard is the perfect finish for just about any meal. It’s one of the easiest desserts I learned, to be honest. Easy and delicious? Oh, yeah, baby!

What is custard?

Custard is basically milk or cream and eggs, and sometimes uses flour or gelatin to thicken it. Many people will bake their custard in a water bath in the oven to get a creamy consistency. Our custard recipe is made completely on the stove top!

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Ingredients you need:

Making your no bake custard:

Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Begin to heat the cream on the stove top over medium heat in a medium sized pot. Stir occasionally only to prevent burning.
Remove some of the hot cream to the egg yolks and mix vigorously to temper the yolks.
Pour the yolks in slowly to the hot cream while stirring continuously stirring over medium high heat.
Continue to add yolks and stirring until all yolks are added.
Heat the custard gently until it thickens to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, and add vanilla.
Pour into ramekins or bowls and chill before serving.
Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.

How to make no bake creme brulee:

Simply sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon on top of the chilled no bake custard. Using a baking torch or the back of a hot spoon, heat the sugar until caramelized. Serve immediately.

What to serve with your custard:

vanilla custard in dish with blueberries with spoon

Easy No Bake Vanilla Custard

Rich and creamy, this no bake vanilla custard is made on the stove top and is so delicious!

Ingredients

6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Gently beat the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until smooth and cream and set aside.
Add the heavy cream to a medium sized pot on medium heat.
Continue to heat gently until the cream begins to bubble on the edges, but stir only occasionally to prevent burning. Heat for approximately 5-7 minutes, allowing the mixture to being to thicken.
Remove 1/4 cup of the hot cream to the egg yolks and mix vigorously to temper the yolks.
Pour the yolks in, slowly, to the heated cream while continuously stirring over medium heat.
Continue to add yolks and stirring until all yolks are added.
Heat the custard gently until it thickens to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract.
Pour 4 ramekins
Chill for 2-3 hours to finish setting.
Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 456Total Fat 33gSaturated Fat 20gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 274mgSodium 30mgCarbohydrates 36gFiber 0gSugar 36gProtein 5g

I do my best to make sure these numbers are accurate, however, please be your own best advocate and double check!