Vida Recetas Editorial
Milk cream is a basic and versatile preparation that you can make at home with just five ingredients. This easy recipe allows you to obtain a smooth, sweet cream perfect for accompanying desserts, sauces, or even as a base for other preparations. Its origin lies in home cooking, where milk and a thickener like cornstarch are used to achieve a silky texture without the need for heavy cream.
This cream is ideal for those seeking a light and economical alternative to commercial milk cream. By making it at home, you control the amount of sugar and avoid preservatives. You can use it to fill cakes, as a topping for fruits, or to thicken soups and stews. It also admits variations: you can add vanilla essence, cocoa powder, or cinnamon to give it a different touch.
The process is simple: heat the milk with sugar, dissolve the cornstarch in a little cold milk, and incorporate it along with the butter, stirring until it thickens. The result is a homogeneous and delicious cream that is cooled before use.
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
8
Calories
154 kcal
Place the milk in a pot on low heat.
Add the sugar.
Dissolve the cornstarch with a little cold milk.
Add the butter and stir.
Add the dissolved cornstarch.
Stir and let it cool before use.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
