Creative Recipes

What Is Simple Custard?
The Basic Ingredients
Simple custard needs only a handful of ingredients. You’ll use milk or cream, egg yolks, sugar, and flavoring. Milk and cream form the base, providing the creamy texture. Egg yolks thicken the mixture. Sugar sweetens the custard. Typical flavorings include vanilla extract or a vanilla bean. For a twist, some recipes may call for nutmeg or citrus zest.