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February 11, 2023

Almond Milk Custard (Vegan Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream)

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Here’s a vegan-friendly pastry cream recipe that’s made with almond milk instead of milk and eggs. This almond milk “custard” is so easy to make and all prepped on the stovetop. The addition of coconut oil and vanilla bean paste also adds a richness and sweetness that goes perfectly with fresh fruits, or when used as a sweetbread, mochi or steamed bun filling.

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BONUS: this recipe is freezer friendly! Keep it frozen until you need it – defrost overnight and reheat in the microwave. You’ll have this custard ready in minutes.

What You'll Find in this Post:
1. Ingredients Used to Make Vegan Almond Milk Custard
2. Step by Step Guide
3. Recipe Variations
4. More Filling Recipes Like this Here
5. Almond Milk Custard (Vegan Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream)
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Ingredients Used to Make Vegan Almond Milk Custard

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  • Sugar – I used raw cane sugar (granulated sugar) in this recipe. You can also use sugar-free sweetener alternatives such as monk fruit sweetener.
  • All Purpose Flour – Cake flour is also ok, but bread flour will not work in this recipe.
  • Cornstarch – another thickener used with the flour to provide a better mouthfeel and glossy sheen that flour can’t do alone.
  • Coconut Oil – use refined coconut oil for the best flavor.
  • Unsweetened Almond Milk – can also use cashew milk, coconut milk, macadamia milk or oat milk,
  • Vanilla Bean Paste – vanilla bean paste adds a rich sweet flavor to the custard. You can also use 1 tsp of vanilla extract.

Step by Step Guide

How to Make Vegan Almond Milk Custard

STEP 1

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Cut vanilla bean pod in half lengthwise and scrape vanilla bean paste using a spoon.

STEP 2

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In a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, microwave almond milk until hot (2.5 to 3 mins) and stir in the vanilla bean paste and the vanilla bean. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes for the vanilla bean flavor to infuse.  ***If using vanilla extract, skip this step

STEP 3

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In a heavy bottom saucepan or a deep skillet, heat 3 Tbsp of coconut oil over pan until fully melted.

STEP 4

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Stir in all purpose flour until dissolved. Whisk the mixture until the milk and flours are evenly mixed

STEP 5

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Cook the mixture until hot and bubbly.

STEP 6

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Add the almond milk (use a fine mesh strainer to filter out the larger vanilla bean pieces)

***and vanilla extract now if not using vanilla beans

STEP 7

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Cook, constantly stirring, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. The mixture will be thicker, but still runny.

STEP 8

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Pre-Mix the dry ingredients (sugar, cornstarch, salt) in a separate bowl. Add to the almond milk mixture all at once and whisk until evenly mixed.

**Pre-mixing the dry ingredients prevents the cornstarch from clumping when it’s added to the hot custard mixture. so don’t skip this step!

STEP 9

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Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, until the custard mixture forms ribbons when drizzled over the top.

STEP 10

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Remove the pan from the heat and pour into a separate bowl.

STEP 11

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Serve warm to be eaten as a dessert with fresh fruit

STEP 12

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Or, cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or until cold. The mixture will thicken much more once it cools. and can be used to fill sweet breads, mochi and more.

Recipe Variations

1. Nutella Custard

To flavor the vegan pastry cream, add 1/4 cup of chocolate hazelnut spread (either Nutella or Nutiva) while the custard is still hot.

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2. Pistachio Custard

For a vegan pistachio butter pastry cream, add 1/4 cup of pistachio butter while the custard is still hot.

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Almond Milk Custard (Vegan Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream)

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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup unsweetened almond milk room temperature
  • 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp refined coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut vanilla bean pod in half lengthwise and scrape vanilla bean paste using a spoon.
  • In a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, microwave almond milk until hot (2.5 to 3 mins) and stir in the vanilla bean paste and the vanilla bean. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes for the vanilla bean flavor to infuse.
    ***If using vanilla extract, skip this step
  • In a heavy bottom saucepan or a deep skillet, heat 3 Tbsp of coconut oil over pan until fully melted.
  • Stir in all purpose flour until dissolved. Cook for 1 min until hot
  • Add the almond milk (use a fine mesh strainer to filter out the larger vanilla bean pieces)
    ***and vanilla extract now if not using vanilla beans
  • Cook, constantly stirring, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. The mixture will be thicker, but still runny.
  • Mix the dry ingredients (sugar, cornstarch, salt) in a separate bowl. Add to the almond milk mixture all at once and whisk until evenly mixed.
    **Pre-mixing the dry ingredients prevents the cornstarch from clumping when it's added to the hot custard mixture. so don't skip this step!
  • Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, until the custard mixture forms ribbons when drizzled over the top.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and pour into a separate bowl.
  • Serve warm to be eaten as a dessert with fresh fruit
  • Or, cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or until cold. The mixture will thicken much more once it cools. and can be used to fill sweet breads, mochi and more.
  • (OPTIONAL) To flavor the vegan pastry cream, add one of the following while the custard is still hot: 1/4 cup nutella, 1/4 cup pistachio butter, or 1/4 cup white chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 0.3IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mgZinc: 0.2mg***Net Carbs: 70g
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