Rum custard cream

Name: Rum custard cream
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Whole milk 1.9 cups; Rum 1.8 oz; Egg yolks 4 tbsp; Cornstarch 5 ½ tbsp; Sugar ½ cup; Fine salt 1 pinch; Lemon peel 1

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Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Weekend family time feels a little brighter with rum custard cream—creamy, smooth, and packed with that unmistakable vanilla bean custard flavor all blended with a hint of light rum. The first thing you notice: the pretty look in custard ramekins, so inviting at the table. A nice moist bite, almost melts in your mouth, with vanilla and light rum swirling together… that little rum note makes everything a bit more festive (kids love the flavor—it’s gentle, nothing sharp). Great for everyday desserts or dressy gatherings, since it fits right in for birthday parties, small celebrations, or Sunday dinners. Plating up one of these, maybe set with fresh berries, turns an average meal into something DELICIOUS and memorable. Most families say rich but not too heavy, always satisfies that need for a little sweetness to finish the night. Soft custard everyone looks forward to—honestly, there’s a reason people quietly reach for seconds!

Busy days call for reliable options, and this vanilla rum dessert wins because it just works again and again. Very versatile—special enough for guests, casual enough for any day, and always ready to change things up if you want (try with cake slices, or as a side to simple cookies). That silky custard texture, with its cool, glossy surface, keeps people coming back, and families often choose it over heavier options. Works GREAT as a base for experimenting with new toppings (lots of ideas: whipped cream, fruit, a drizzle of chocolate). Easy, fuss-free results make it trustworthy, and the dessert custard recipe factor keeps home cooks confident—never lets you down, even on busy nights. Nice for little surprises in lunchboxes or after-school treats, too. For those looking for that touch of comfort but still hoping for BIG flavor, this easy custard preparation gives you exactly that—classic, gentle, and always ready for sharing. It’s one of those simple, great desserts that become family favorites before you know it.

How to prepare Rum custard cream

To prepare the rum custard cream, first pour the milk into a saucepan, add the lemon zest 1 and bring it to a boil over low heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, pour the egg yolks, add the sugar 2, beat with a whisk, and also incorporate the cornstarch 3.

Mix with a whisk 4 until you have obtained a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Add the salt 5, mix again, and as soon as the milk starts to boil, slowly pour it into the egg yolk mixture 6, continuing to stir.

As soon as you have incorporated all the milk, place on the heat 7, add the rum, and mix 8. Then remove the lemon zest 9

and continue to stir until it thickens 10. It will take just a few minutes. At this point, transfer to a bowl 11. To quickly lower the temperature of the cream, place the bowl inside another bowl with ice water, stirring continuously. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve the cream. Before transferring it into cups or using it, we recommend lightly beating it with a whisk.