Perfect custard recipe
Homemade custard is easier than it looks – you just need a good recipe and some patience. Once you've mastered the technique, you'll have a lovely, luscious sauce for your favourite puds, pies and tarts – or simply enjoy on its own!
See method- Serves 475ml (serves 4)
- Takes 10 minutes
- 189 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Healthy
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 450ml whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 60g caster sugar
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
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- Energy
- 795kJ 189.0kcal
- Fat
- 8g
- Saturates
- 4g
- Salt
- 0.1g
- Sugars
- 21g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 23.7gProtein 5.8gFibre 0.0g
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- Heat the milk in a large saucepan over a medium heat for 2 mins or until steaming.
- Whisk together the egg yolks, caster sugar, cornflour and vanilla bean paste in a large, heatproof bowl. Gradually add in the warmed milk, whisking constantly with a balloon whisk, until combined.
- Return to the pan and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, over a low-medium heat for 4-5 mins, until thickened. It should be thick enough to coat the spoon or spatula.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
