Vanilla Custard
Vanilla custard is a classic dessert sauce made with milk, egg yolks, sugar and a fresh vanilla pod. The Thermomix TM7 heats and stirs the custard automatically, so it turns out silky and lump-free every time. Ideal poured over warm desserts, layered in trifles or enjoyed on its own as a comforting sweet treat.
About this recipe
Vanilla custard Thermomix TM7 recipes deliver the silkiest dessert sauce you can make at home, and this version proves exactly why. Built around real vanilla pods, egg yolks, whole milk and a touch of cornflour, it produces that thick, pouring consistency that store-bought custard simply cannot match. The all-in-one kitchen machine takes over the tricky part: instead of whisking over a saucepan and praying it does not curdle, the TM7 heats and stirs continuously until the custard thickens evenly. It is the perfect dessert accompaniment for apple crumble, warm chocolate pudding, trifles or simply spooned over fresh strawberries. A pinch of sea salt lifts the vanilla flavour, while the cornflour guarantees a stable, glossy finish. If you have been searching for an easy homemade custard recipe with a real vanilla pod, this TM7 method gives you restaurant-quality results with minimal effort and almost no washing up.
Preparation tips
- Split the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife before starting, so the tiny black flecks distribute evenly through the milk and give the custard its signature speckled look.
- Keep the cornflour and egg yolk mixture smooth by whisking it with a little cold milk first; a lump-free base is the secret to a glossy custard rather than a grainy one.
- Serve the custard warm immediately or press cling film directly onto the surface while cooling to prevent a skin forming; it also reheats gently in the TM7 with a splash of milk.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the whole milk with lactose-free milk or unsweetened oat milk; the cornflour still thickens beautifully and the vanilla pod keeps the flavour authentic.
- Festive variation: steep a cinnamon stick or a strip of orange peel with the vanilla pod in the milk, or add a spoonful of Baileys or amaretto after cooking for an adult Christmas custard.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the vanilla pod seeds with the sugar in the TM7 releases intense floral aroma into the custard base. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating lets the milk and egg yolk mixture thicken gently in the Thermomix without curdling or scrambling. [Precision Control]
- Weighing the cornflour and sugar directly in the TM7 mixing bowl saves dirtying separate measuring cups for this custard. [Built-in Scale]
- The TM7 whisks the egg yolks and sea salt into a pale, ribboned mixture in seconds before the milk is added. [Multi-Function]
- Continuous mixing by the Thermomix keeps the vanilla custard silky and lump-free from start to finish, hands-free. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- vanilla pod
- milk
- egg yolks
- sugar
- fine sea salt
- cornflour