Dead good custard

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• Liora

  06 September 2008

  Liora rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Nice recipe but it came out too sweet for my taste. Will do it again just with less sugar.

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• Gemma

  28 October 2008

  Gemma rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Absolutely divine, I have a sweet tooth so the sugar content was just fine. Will not be buying ready made anymore!!

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• cakeanyone?

  07 May 2009

  cakeanyone? rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I only used 4 egg yolks instead of the 5 suggested and also omitted the extra whole egg - I also used a couple of tspns vanilla essence instead of a vanilla pod too and it was gorgeous!! NB: don't make in advance and re-heat as the eggs overcook and the consistency doesn't remain nice and smooth!

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• K Hughes

  13 November 2010

  K Hughes rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I use one less egg and 100g of sugar instead of 120g. By doing this the custard always turns out perfect and sweet. I've made this many times and it works a treat. Love it!

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• madchef

  22 March 2011

  madchef rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Mmmmm! gorgeous ! Too sweet so used less sugar next time also I used vanilla paste which has the seeds in and keeps for ages

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• Gaily

  25 December 2011

  Gaily commented on this recipe

  Way too much sugar. had to abandon!

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• AmyCupcakeLady

  10 November 2012

  AmyCupcakeLady rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Definitely too much sugar for me too! I omitted the full egg, used single cream, and replaced the vanilla with a cinnamon stick and a good sprinkling of ground mixed spices. I used bain-marie method so as not too end up with liquid scrambled eggs mixture (happened to me before). Delicious! I plan on pouring it over brandy and spices poached pears.

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• Trixy

  22 April 2013

  Trixy commented on this recipe

  lovely recipe! made it for an exam to compliment a Gorden Ramsey Bakewell Tart (also off BBD Good Food) and the texture and taste came out perfectly (no lumps etc). Definately a good recipe

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• Joline

  10 May 2013

  Joline commented on this recipe

  Does anyone know if it is possible to make in advance up to the point at which it is strained?

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Ingredients

• 1 vanilla pod
• 250ml milk
• 5 egg yolks , and 1 whole egg
• 120g caster sugar
• 250ml double cream

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Serves 6

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Ready in 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla pod
• 250ml milk
• 5 egg yolks , and 1 whole egg
• 120g caster sugar
• 250ml double cream

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