Custard
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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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