Creamy Orange Custard
Love creamsicles? These Creamy Orange Custard Cups are made with fresh orange juice, zest, and a rich custard, then topped with fluffy whipped cream for a refreshing, spoonful-worthy dessert.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 654kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 3 medium oranges
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups whole milk, room temperature
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces whipped topping, store-bought or homemade
- fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the orange juice for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half. Se aside to cool.
- In a separate medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and baking soda. Slowly whisk in whole milk, making sure there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is heated through and just begins to steam (do not let it boil), about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. While whisking, slowly drizzle in about ¼ cup of the warm milk mixture to temper the eggs (this prevents scrambling).
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk mixture, stirring constantly.
- Keep cooking over medium-low heat, stirring continuously, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat. Immediately whisk in the reduced orange juice, vanilla extract, orange zest, and unsalted butter until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the custard into 3 small serving cups or ramekins. Let them cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
- When ready to serve, pipe or spoon the whipped topping over each serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint and additional orange zest.
Nutrition
Serving: 1orange custard cup with whipped cream | Calories: 654kcal