Custard: Difference between revisions

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Recipe review

Worth the effort

4.8/5

The flavour added by using a vanilla pod is amazing. And you can use the same pod again and again.

Custard

Servings:	Serves 4 - Make 1 pint of custard
Calories per serving:	168
Ready in:	20 minutes
Prep. time:	5 minutes
Cook time:	15 minutes
Difficulty:
Recipe author:	Chef
First published:	20th January 2013

Classic English custard. A must for mince pies and jam roly poly.

Ingredients

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570 ml (1 pint) of milk
55 ml (2 fl oz) single cream
1 vanilla pod or ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
30 g (1 oz) caster sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour
Grated nutmeg (optional)

Method

Heat the milk, cream and vanilla pod to a slow simmer
In a separate large bowl, vigorously whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour (and vanilla extract if used)
Pour the milk into the egg mixture, whisking all the while
Return the mixture to the pan and stir until thickened. Check that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan
Pour into a serving jug

Serving suggestions

Serve immediately whilst still hot with a small grating of fresh nutmeg if liked

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