Milk cream is a simple and delicate dessert, great to enjoy by the spoon but also perfect for filling cakes and cream puffs.
This version, enriched with vanilla, enhances the natural taste of milk, adding a touch of sweetness without being too heavy.
Easy to prepare with a few ingredients, this dessert is the ideal snack for your children.
With just a few ingredients that you surely have at home and a small pot: in no time you will have a perfect dessert for a tasty after-dinner.
This milk cream can also be used to prepare Tiramisu or to fill Easter dove cakes to serve to the little ones.
Follow my recipe step by step: it will soon become one of your favorite creams!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 packet vanilla
Tools
- Small Cups
- Pot
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Plastic Wrap
Steps
Pour the milk into a small pot and warm it over low heat without bringing it to a boil. Add the vanilla and stir.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the egg with the sugar until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.
Incorporate the sifted flour, mixing well to avoid lumps.
Pour the warm milk slowly into the mixture, constantly stirring with a whisk.
Transfer everything back to the pot and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the cream thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
Once ready, transfer the milk cream into 4 small cups, cover them with plastic wrap touching the surface, and let cool.
Storage and Tips…
Store in the fridge covered with plastic wrap.
Consume by the next day.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Is it possible to make it lactose-free?
Sure, just use lactose-free milk
Can it be frozen?
Better not: the texture might change once thawed
What to do if it thickens too much or too little?
If too thick, add a little warm milk. If too liquid, continue cooking for a few more minutes.
