If you’re looking to elevate your dessert game, learning to make custard is a great place to start. It’s a timeless dessert that can seem a little intimidating at first. However, once you nail the process, it opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to create a variety of decadent treats. This autumn-inspired recipe incorporates Weaver’s Applesauce for a delightful blend of sweetness and tartness, perfect for the season.
The beauty of custard lies in its simplicity and versatility, making it a valuable skill to have in your cooking repertoire. Making homemade custard doesn’t require fancy ingredients—just a few pantry staples—and the results are always impressive. The rich, velvety texture and comforting warmth of custard make it a go-to choice for a wide range of desserts.
You can drizzle it as a warm, sweet topping over a flaky pastry like these palmiers, or enjoy it chilled as a thick, creamy pudding, topped with honey and cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor. Whether you’re indulging in a cozy treat at home or impressing guests at a dinner party, this simple yet delicious dessert is sure to satisfy. So, set aside some time today to give it a try—we promise you won’t be disappointed!
Applesauce Custard
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes + overnight
- Yield: Four Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp Weaver’s Applesauce
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream and milk to a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Allow to heat until it’s just barely starting to simmer, with steam rising and bubbles along the edge. Remove.
- While the milk mixture is heating, add the egg yolks, honey, cornstarch, and vanilla to a bowl and whisk well until smooth and combined.
- Once the milk is properly heated, add the egg mixture very slowly, in a very thin stream, while whisking firmly and continuously. Do not add the egg too fast, or it will curdle and form lumps instead of the smooth texture you’re after.
- Still whisking, return the sauce pan to the stove on medium-low heat and continue whisking until thickened. This can take anywhere from 1-5 minutes, but make sure not to leave it unattended! Tip: the custard will continue to thicken once removed from the heat, so only continue heating until it has the texture of thin batter.
- Once removed from the heat, add in the applesauce and stir well. You can add more or less applesauce depending on your taste, but remember that the more you add, the thinner the custard will become.
- Now it’s ready to serve! You can serve it immediately as a warm and sweet drizzle over a pastry, cake, or other dessert, or place into ramekins and chill overnight for a thick and creamy pudding! Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keywords: applesauce, dessert