Creamy Custard Dessert with Caramel Sauce
A silky, creamy custard topped with rich caramel sauce, garnished with fresh raspberries, an orange slice, and a grape. This quick dessert comes together in minutes using simple ingredients.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tbsp cornstarch until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, lightly beat the 3 egg yolks. Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks to temper them, then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- 3
Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the custard is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- 4
Divide the custard among 4 serving dishes. Let cool slightly, then refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, drizzle each with 1 tbsp caramel sauce and garnish with raspberries, an orange slice, and a grape if desired.
- 5
Serve chilled or at room temperature. The custard should be smooth and creamy, with the caramel sauce flowing over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- small bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- serving dishes
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