Homemade custard
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- Prep:
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- Easy
- Serves 8
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| Highlight | Nutrient | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 284 | |
| fat | 20g | |
| saturates | 11g | |
| carbs | 22g | |
| sugars | 17g | |
| fibre | 0g | |
| protein | 5g | |
| low in | salt | 0.1g |
Ingredients
- 200ml double cream
- 700ml whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- 100g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- STEP 1
Put the cream and milk into a large pan and gently bring to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the yolks, cornflour, sugar and vanilla. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture onto the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
- STEP 2
Wipe out the saucepan and pour the mixture back into it. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon (see Steps 1 and 2, for stirring tips) until the custard is thickened, but before any lumps form. Eat hot or cold.
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Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2012
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