If you're looking for a luscious and smooth custard filling for your cakes, this recipe is perfect for you. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps, this custard cake filling will add a burst of creamy goodness to any cake. It's a great way to elevate your desserts and impress your friends and family. The prep time is minimal, and the result is absolutely delightful. Give your cakes a rich and velvety touch with this amazing custard cake filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts steaming. Do not let it boil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Slowly pour the heated milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the butter until melted and incorporated.
- Transfer the custard to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, making sure the wrap touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill the custard in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using it as a cake filling.
- Once chilled, the custard is ready to be used as a delicious cake filling of your choice. Enjoy!
