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Vegan Custard

Creamy Vegan Custard to Elevate Your Dessert Game

This vegan custard is a delightful, dairy-free twist on traditional pastry cream, perfect for elevating your dessert game.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups cashew milk can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup can substitute with agave syrup or granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or seeds from a vanilla bean for a stronger flavor
For Thickening
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch use 5 for a firmer custard
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric optional for color

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Heat-proof glass bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Custard
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together cashew milk, maple syrup, cornstarch, and turmeric until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture simmers for 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract or vanilla bean seeds.
  4. Transfer custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and cool for 15 minutes.
  5. Whisk again until smooth before serving.
  6. Enjoy chilled, topped with fruits or as a filling in pastries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Refrigerate tightly covered for up to one week. Don't freeze to maintain texture.

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