For a richer flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract. Adjust the amount of cornstarch to achieve your preferred thickness. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add sugar to taste. Serve chilled over warm desserts or on its own as a creamy custard.
Vanilla Cream or Sauce
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS48
Indulge in the velvety embrace of homemade vanilla cream or sauce, a versatile delight that elevates any dessert. Whether spooned generously over warm apple pie, nestled alongside ripe berries, or drizzled over decadent brownies, this simple recipe promises pure, creamy bliss. Customize the consistency to your liking, creating either a luscious, thick cream or a smooth, flowing sauce.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol78 mg
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium44 mg
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Sugar16 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, gently heat 2 cups of milk over low heat until it begins to simmer. (Approximately 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of milk and the cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Add the sugar and egg yolks, whisking until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow.
03 Step
Recipe View Slowly pour the milk mixture into the simmering milk, whisking constantly and gently. Continue to simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. (Approximately 3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
05 Step
Recipe View For the smoothest results, pour the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps of cornstarch.
06 Step
Recipe View To prevent a skin from forming, gently press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce. Allow to cool to room temperature. (Approximately 20 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Transfer the sauce to the refrigerator and chill thoroughly before serving. (At least 30 minutes)
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Kathlyn Williamson
May 6, 2025I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it as a cream for berries and as a sauce for bread pudding, and it's always a hit.
Velva Robel
Apr 24, 2025The plastic wrap trick is a lifesaver! No more skin forming on my vanilla sauce.
Marge Stark
Mar 5, 2025I added a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness, and it was perfect.
Myrtie Daniel
Feb 21, 2025This recipe is so easy and delicious! I made the sauce to go with my apple crumble, and it was the perfect complement.