Orange Custard easy and fragrant, a citrusy twist on the classic, perfect for filling cakes and tarts or enjoyed with a spoon.

Orange custard is a fragrant and intense variation of the classic custard, designed for those who love desserts with a citrusy and enveloping character. A simple preparation, made with essential ingredients, that retains all the creaminess of the traditional version while enriching it with the distinct taste of orange juice and zest.

It is a smooth, velvety, and stable cream, ideal for use as a filling for cakes, tarts, eclairs, or baked goods. At the same time, its consistency makes it perfect to enjoy with a spoon, perhaps slightly warm or well chilled.

Orange custard is a versatile choice, capable of giving a fresh and fragrant note even to the simplest desserts. It is particularly suitable for those seeking an alternative to the classic vanilla custard, without altering its structure, but enriching it with a natural and recognizable aroma.

A basic recipe, easy to prepare, that lends itself to multiple uses in the kitchen and brings to the table all the fragrance of orange in a soft and enveloping cream, perfect for enhancing any homemade dessert.

At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the appropriate contact form at the end of the page.

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Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Portions: 8 People
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Autumn, Winter

133.99 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 133.99 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 22.73 (g) of which sugars 18.50 (g)
Proteins 3.45 (g)
Fat 3.87 (g) of which saturated 2.00 (g)of which unsaturated 1.82 (g)
Fibers 0.16 (g)
Sodium 3.66 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 90 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for Orange Custard

1 ¾ cups whole milk
cup orange juice
1 orange (zest)
3 egg yolks
cup sugar
cup all-purpose flour

Tools

Citrus Juicer
Peeler
Bowl
Sieve
Saucepan
Whisk

Orange Custard Recipe

Start the preparation of the orange custard by heating the milk in a saucepan with the zest of an untreated orange.
Try not to take the white part when peeling it, I recommend using a peeler to make it easier.
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar for 2-3 minutes.
Add the all-purpose flour directly into the bowl with the eggs and sugar, passing it through a sieve.
Mix again until you get a smooth and lump-free mixture.
Squeeze one or two oranges to get ⅓ cup of juice.
Pour it into the bowl and mix again.
Take the hot milk and remove the orange zest.
Pour it slowly into the bowl while continuing to mix.
Once you have a smooth and well-mixed mixture, pour everything back into the milk saucepan.
Cook the custard over low heat, stirring until it thickens, it will take about 8-10 minutes.
Pour the hot custard into a preferably glass and shallow container.
Cover it with plastic wrap in contact.
Let the orange custard cool completely, remove the plastic wrap, and stir quickly to reach the right consistency.
Store it in the refrigerator and use it for your favorite desserts.