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Real Proper Custard
A foolproof, homemade vanilla custard perfect for serving with crumbles, pies, and puddings.
Vegetarian
Dessert
British
Sauce
Vanilla
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
229.6
kcal / serving
918.4 kcal total
Carbs
16.4
g
per serving
65.4 g total
Fat
14.6
g
per serving
58.5 g total
Protein
8.3
g
per serving
33.2 g total
Cook Time
15
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Ingredients
BakingIngredients
0.5
tsp
Vanilla Extract
Alternative to vanilla pod
30
g
Caster Sugar
2
tsp
Cornflour
Level teaspoons
Dairy
570
ml
Milk
Full fat or semi-skimmed
55
ml
Single Cream
4
piece
Egg
Yolks only
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
Split
Method
1
Simmer the milk, cream, and vanilla pod over a low heat.
2
Remove the vanilla pod from the liquid mixture.
3
Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cornflour in a bowl until blended.
4
Pour the hot milk mixture onto the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
5
Return the mixture to the pan and stir over low heat until thickened.
6
Pour the finished custard into a jug to serve immediately.