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Dairy free custard in a terracotta bowl with vanilla beans in the background
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Dairy Free Custard Recipe

Make this silky dairy-free custard with coconut cream and egg yolks in just 10 minutes! Serve warm, chilled, or turn into ice cream — perfect for families.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Modern Family-Friendly
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 250 g chilled coconut cream , use mostly solid cream for best texture
  • 20 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp xanthan gum

Method
 

Custard Instructions:
  1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
  2. Over medium-low heat, whisk continuously until combined and slightly thickened (5–10 minutes).
  3. Serve warm, or refrigerate to chill.
    4. Tip: Whisk constantly for a silky dairy-free custard texture.
Ice Cream Instructions:
  1. Freeze custard in an airtight container for 6 hours or overnight.
  2. Roughly chop frozen custard and blend in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately or return to freezer. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving to soften.

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