Description
A silky, luscious French dessert with rich custard and delicate texture. Made with pantry staples, this easy recipe ensures foolproof results every time.
Ingredients
200ml whole milk (use heavy cream for richer texture)
40g unsalted butter, melted
160g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
4 large egg yolks (room temperature)
1 tsp pure non-alcoholic vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Bring a large oven-safe pan with 2cm water to a simmer
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until pale yellow
Slowly add warmed milk while whisking constantly to emulsify
Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth
Pour custard into a 20cm round dish. Place in the water bath
Bake 32–38 minutes until custard jiggles slightly
Remove from water bath and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for smoother emulsion
Stir constantly to prevent curdling
Chill custard completely before serving for best texture
Optional: top with fresh fruit or caramel sauce
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg