Description
Soft and Sweet Vanilla Dessert is a comforting treat that envelops your senses with its creamy texture and rich vanilla aroma. This delightful dessert melts in your mouth, offering a nostalgic taste of childhood memories and joyous gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, it’s easy to prepare and will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Gather all your tools: mixing bowls, whisk, saucepan, strainer, and serving dishes.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Slowly pour in the warm cream mixture while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, coating the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and softened butter until melted.
- Strain the mixture into serving dishes to remove lumps. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Experiment by swapping vanilla extract with almond extract for a nutty flavor or adding fresh berries as toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; gently reheat in the microwave.