Ah, custard, a great dessert classic! Sweet, creamy, and slightly vanilla, it goes wonderfully with a good ice cream made with your Ninja Creami. The great thing about custard is that it transforms even the simplest ice cream into a super indulgent dessert. Come on, I'll show you how to prepare it in a few easy steps.
Ingredients :
- 500 ml whole milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 100 g of sugar
- 1 vanilla pod (or a teaspoon of vanilla extract)
Preparation :
- Heat the milk
Pour the milk into a saucepan. If you are using a vanilla pod, split it in half, scrape out the seeds, and add them to the milk with the pod. If you prefer to use vanilla extract, add it at the end instead. Heat over low heat until simmering, but be careful not to let it boil! - Prepare the egg yolks
While the milk is heating, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar in a bowl until the mixture whitens and becomes very frothy. This will help achieve that velvety texture that we all love. - Incorporate the milk
Once the milk is hot, remove the vanilla pod, then pour the milk little by little over the egg-sugar mixture while whisking to avoid cooking the eggs. - Return to the heat
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula or spoon, until the cream coats the back of the spoon. Be careful, it will thicken slowly, but don't let it boil! - Let it cool
Once the custard is the right consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool. You can pour it into a bowl, cover with cling film in contact (to prevent a skin from forming) and store it in the fridge.
Ninja Creami Tip:
Custard is the perfect accompaniment to chocolate or caramel ice cream made with your Ninja Creami. It adds a creamy sweetness that perfectly balances more intense ice creams. For a lighter version, also try it with vanilla or coffee ice cream. This little classic will transform your ice cream into a dessert worthy of a great restaurant!
And there you have it, a homemade custard that is easy to prepare and so delicious! It's ideal for enhancing your Ninja Creami ice creams, and believe me, once you've tried it, you won't want to do without it. Don’t hesitate to share your combination ideas, I love discovering new combinations!
