Orange Custard
A silky homemade custard flavored with fresh orange juice, citrus zest and vanilla for a bright creamy dessert.
Orange Custard is a silky dessert that combines creamy milk and egg yolks with the bright aroma of fresh orange juice and zest. Vanilla adds warmth while the citrus keeps the custard tasting fresh rather than heavy. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled and works equally well as a standalone dessert or as a filling for pastries and layered desserts. Cook the custard gently over low heat and stir constantly to prevent lumps. Adding the orange juice after the custard has thickened helps preserve its fresh citrus flavor.
Featured Ingredients
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 4 large Egg Yolks
- 0.5 cups Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch together until smooth and pale.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Warm the milk and orange zest in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Slowly whisk a small amount of the warm milk into the egg mixture to temper it.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
⏱️ 6 minutes
Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh orange juice and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Divide into serving dishes and chill before serving if desired.
⏱️ 120 minutes