Bakery owners DON’T want you to know this secret…” 😍
This silky homemade custard filling is so rich, creamy, and smooth that people think it came straight from a professional pastry shop! 🍰💛
Perfect for cakes, donuts, cream puffs, cupcakes, éclairs, or just eating by the spoonful 🤭
Once you make this easy homemade recipe, you’ll never buy store-bought filling again!
🍮 Homemade Custard Filling
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter (for extra creaminess)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale yellow.
2️⃣ In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling. Stir gently to avoid burning.
3️⃣ Slowly pour a little warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. This helps temper the eggs so they stay silky smooth.
4️⃣ Pour everything back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat. Keep whisking constantly for about 5–7 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and creamy.
5️⃣ Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter. Mix until perfectly smooth and velvety.
6️⃣ Transfer the custard to a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 1 hour before using.
✨ Use it for:
✔️ Cake filling
✔️ Donuts
✔️ Cream puffs
✔️ Fruit tarts
✔️ Cupcakes
✔️ Layer desserts
💡 Secret Tip:
For an even richer bakery-style flavor, add a tiny pinch of salt and use real vanilla bean paste instead of extract 😍
