Homemade Vanilla Dessert
Simple, smooth, and comforting—this vanilla dessert brings out the magic of everyday ingredients like milk, eggs, sugar, and butter. Perfect for sharing, storing, or enjoying on your own with a spoonful of nostalgia.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowls
- Ramekins
Ingredients
- 1 pinch salt enhances sweetness
- 2 cups whole milk swap with almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar can replace with coconut sugar or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs substitute with flax eggs or applesauce if egg-free
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter replace with plant-based butter if needed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean pod scraped, or 2 tsp vanilla paste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: milk, sugar, eggs, butter, salt, and vanilla.
- In a medium saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until just steaming.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and airy.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Stir in the vanilla extract or vanilla seeds.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook gently, stirring, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Pour into ramekins, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Top with fresh berries, whipped cream, or enjoy plain. This dessert stores well for 3–4 days in the fridge.