National Vanilla Custard Day
National Vanilla Custard Day
Treat yourself to this sweet, creamy delight for National Vanilla Custard Day on August 17th. Dating all the way back to Ancient Rome, custard comes in a wide variety of flavors from sweet to savory.
In the Middle Ages, custard tarts were extremely popular and it is during this time that the modern style of vanilla custard was created.
The main ingredients for a custard are fairly simple - eggs, milk, butter, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and of course, vanilla - but the process of turning those ingredients into a custard with the proper consistency and flavor is a task that requires skill and experience.
If you’re up for the challenge, try your hand at making your own vanilla custard or leave it to the professionals and pick up some vanilla custard tarts from your local bakery on August 17th for National Vanilla Custard Day.
