Many people do not know how to make custard from scratch, but it is so easy and you know that there won’t be any colouring or nasty additives.
This is a very easy and simple recipe to make your own. Perfect to make for the kids to come home after school on a winter afternoon and have warm custard to fill their belly! Tastes better than the shop-bought and goes really well with puddings, cakes and ice creams.
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This recipe is always a fantastic ‘base’ recipe to make ice cream from scratch! Enjoy!
Method
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In a jug whisk together the egg yolks, cornflour and sugar until well combined.
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In a saucepan gently heat the milk and vanilla until warm (not hot!), remove from the heat and add the milk to the egg mixture.
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Tip it back into the saucepan and whisk constantly until boiling. Take off the heat and whisk until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (if mixture isn't thickening, gently heat again).
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Serve hot or cold.
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If serving cold - add a layer of plastic wrap to the surface of the custard to prevent a skin forming.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Not Suitable for freezing keep covered in the fridge for 3 days.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
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