Vegan custard

Name: Vegan custard
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Rice milk 1.7 cups; Sugar ½ cup; Cornstarch 7 tbsp; Powdered turmeric 1 pinch; Vanilla extract 1 tsp; Lemon peel organic to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Rich, creamy comfort fills every spoonful of vegan custard, a plant-based dessert that always feels special. Families looking for a non-dairy treat love the beautiful way vegan custard holds up as a dessert filling or smooth, lush topping—just the thing for fruit, vegan cake, or as that extra DECADENT finish on a holiday table. The silky, soft texture and gentle sweet taste remind everyone of classic pudding, while the golden smoothness makes it look so inviting...great for everyday snacks or when you want a dessert that really satisfies. Whether you're enjoying vanilla vegan custard or trying something with chocolate or berries, this gluten-free and eggless dessert always feels like a celebration. Kids, adults, and anyone with food allergies find it easy to say YES to vegan pastry cream because the flavor is simple, straightforward, and DELICIOUS—nice for birthdays, quick family dinners, or when everyone's just craving a little something extra.

Families appreciate vegan custard for how well it works in so many desserts, since this vegan creamy dessert goes from parfaits to tarts to fruit bowls without missing a beat. Busy home cooks love the way it’s naturally indulgent but still fits pretty much every diet, from plant-based to dairy-free to gluten-free (and no eggs in sight). Planning a party? Pile it into pies, layer it with cake, or spoon a little on fresh fruit for instant smiles—and because vegan pastry cream keeps its smooth texture, you get reliable results every single time. It’s easy to add your own twist: a swirl of chocolate for the chocolate lovers, a pop of lemon for something zippy, or just classic vanilla for a mellow and comforting bite. With so many fun uses and flavors, it’s no surprise families keep coming back to this vegan custard recipe—pretty much any time you want dessert to feel special and still fit everyone’s needs, this one just works.

How to prepare Vegan custard

To prepare the vegan custard, pour the sugar 1, cornstarch 2, and a pinch of turmeric, just the tip of a teaspoon 3 into a saucepan.

Also add the vanilla extract and mix the powders with a hand whisk 4. Gradually add the rice milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps 5. Place the saucepan on the stove over low heat and continue stirring 6.

Add the zest of half an organic lemon 7, being careful not to include the white part, which is very bitter. Stir for 2 minutes 8, then remove the lemon peel with a strainer 9.

Continue cooking, stirring until the cream is almost boiling 10. At this point, turn off the stove and continue stirring during the first minutes of cooling 11. Transfer the custard to a bowl 12, and the vegan custard is ready. You can use it immediately or cover it with cling film and store it in the fridge.