🍮 2-Ingredient Creamy Custard Dessert (Simple & Easy)
✨ Introduction
If you love quick desserts like your favorite cloud cakes and easy cookies, this ultra-simple custard will become one of your go-to treats! With only two ingredients, you can create a silky, creamy dessert that tastes like it took hours to make. Perfect for busy days or when you want something sweet without much effort.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream (or full-fat milk for a lighter version)
- 1 can (≈ 400g) sweetened condensed milk
👉 Optional (for extra flavor):
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Caramel sauce or fresh fruit for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Base
In a bowl, combine the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Stir well until smooth and fully blended.
Step 2: Heat Gently
Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat on low, stirring constantly. Do not boil — just warm until slightly thickened.
Step 3: Set the Custard
Pour the mixture into ramekins or a baking dish. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours until set.
Step 4: Serve
Serve chilled. Add toppings like fruit, chocolate, or caramel if desired.
🔥 Methods (Different Ways to Make It)
1. Stovetop Method (Quick & Easy)
- Heat gently and chill
- Soft, creamy texture
2. Baked Custard Method
- Pour mixture into ramekins
- Place in a water bath
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 30–40 minutes
- Result: firmer, classic custard texture
3. No-Bake Whipped Method
- Whip cream first until fluffy
- Fold in condensed milk
- Chill
- Result: mousse-like dessert
📜 History of Custard
Custard dates back to medieval Europe, where it was originally used as a filling for pies. Over time, it evolved into a beloved dessert worldwide. Traditional custards use eggs, but modern versions like this one simplify the process while keeping that rich, creamy taste.
🧪 Formation (How It Works)
- The fat in cream gives richness and smooth texture
- The sugar and milk solids in condensed milk help thicken and sweeten
- Cooling allows the mixture to set into a custard-like consistency
❤️ Why People Love This Dessert
- Only 2 main ingredients 😍
- Super quick and beginner-friendly
- No complicated baking skills needed
- Creamy, rich, and satisfying
Perfect for someone like you who enjoys easy, repeatable recipes (just like your oatmeal cookies and quick cakes!).
🧁 Tips for Best Results
- Use full-fat ingredients for the creamiest texture
- Don’t overheat (prevents curdling)
- Chill long enough for proper setting
- Add toppings to customize flavor every time
🏁 Conclusion
This 2-ingredient creamy custard is proof that simple recipes can be absolutely delicious. Whether you make it as a quick dessert or dress it up for guests, it’s guaranteed to impress with minimal effort.
If you want, I can turn this into a chocolate version or even a 3-ingredient baked custard cake (you’d love it if you enjoy your chocolate desserts 🍫).