# Microwave Vanilla Custard

> Vanilla custard ready in **22 minutes**, microwave included. No bain-marie, no caramel to watch, no stress. Just eggs, milk, sugar and a blast in the microwave. The kind of dessert you decide to make after lunch and serve at dinner.

**Total time** : 22 min · **Prep** : 10 min · **Cook** : 12 min · **Servings** : 4 · **Difficulty** : facile

## Ingredients

- 1 L Whole milk
- 5 pc Eggs
- 125 g Caster sugar
- 1 tsp Liquid vanilla extract
- Caramel sauce (to serve) (optional)

## Method

1. Crack the eggs into a bowl. Whisk them with the sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture **turns pale and thick**. Add the whole milk and whisk until you get a **smooth, lump-free** custard.
   _Tip: Don't skip the whitening step: whisking eggs and sugar until the mixture changes colour and texture is what gives the custard its proper consistency._
2. Pour the custard into a **pyrex dish** (or any microwave-safe container). Cook at **full power for 12 to 15 minutes**. Once done, leave to cool at room temperature uncovered.
   _Tip: Cooking time depends on your microwave and the size of the dish. At 12 minutes the centre may still be **slightly wobbly**: that's fine, it finishes setting as it cools. Still not set after 15 minutes? Add 2 more minutes._
3. Once fully cooled, place in the **refrigerator** until ready to serve. Serve cold, drizzled with **caramel sauce**.
   _Tip: A few hours in the fridge is good, overnight is even better. The custard holds its shape better and the flavours develop._

## Tips & variations

**Store-bought caramel sauce** works perfectly here. No need to make it from scratch for this quick version.

You can make **individual flans in pyrex ramekins**. Reduce the cooking time to **8 to 10 minutes** and check the centre.

The custard keeps in the fridge for up to **3 days**, covered with cling film.

**Tags** : Under 30 min, Snack, French, Lunch, Dessert, Dinner

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Source : https://disheazy.fr/en/recettes/microwave-vanilla-custard