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Recipe of Homemade egg custard

Egg custard is one of the most traditional and comforting desserts in Spanish cuisine. This homemade egg custard recipe lets you enjoy a creamy texture and authentic flavor, very different from commercial preparations. Originating in Europe, custards have become a classic in homes, ideal for snacks, desserts, or to treat the little ones. Its preparation is simple and with basic ingredients like milk, eggs, sugar, and natural flavorings such as cinnamon and lemon, you get a spectacular result.

Why make homemade custard?

  • Authentic flavor: the infusion of cinnamon and lemon provides an unmistakable aroma.
  • Perfect texture: thanks to the yolks and cornstarch, you achieve a smooth creaminess.
  • Versatility: you can serve them alone or accompanied by toasted cookies, as traditionally done.

This recipe is ideal for those looking for a homemade, economical dessert full of flavor. Go ahead and prepare them to surprise your family with a timeless dessert that never fails.

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Recipe of Homemade egg custard
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Cook

30 min

Servings

8

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Put a saucepan over medium heat, add the milk, the lemon peels, the cinnamon stick, the vanilla essence and the sugar. Mix and stir these ingredients and heat it until it reaches the boiling point, turn off the heat, cover and let it infuse for about 10 or 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    After the time has passed, take a bowl and add the egg yolks and whisk briefly. Now add the cornstarch and mix and stir well with the egg.

  3. 3

    Remove the lemon peels and the cinnamon stick from the pot and put it back on the fire, add the egg mixture and stir with rods always in the same direction constantly so that the mixture thickens.

  4. 4

    After a few minutes, when the mixture thickens, remove it from the heat and pour the custard into individual bowls, garnished with a couple of cookies on top and let it cool.

  5. 5

    We put them in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap to consume the next day. When serving, sprinkle with a little cinnamon and ready to eat.

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