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Easy creamy vanilla custard

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 6
Dietary Vegetarian
From Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels
Home made custard is always a winner for pouring over traditional puds. Use a little more cornflour if you like your custard thick.

Method


  1. Put the egg yolks in a medium saucepan with the cornflour and sugar. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the pan, or add the vanilla extract, and use a metal whisk to combine all the ingredients.

  2. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream then place the pan over a low heat and cook gently for 6-8 minutes, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick. (Do not allow the custard to boil.)

Ingredients

  • 2 large free-range egg yolks
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • 25g/1oz caster sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, or ½ tsp good-quality vanilla extract
  • 250ml/9fl oz whole milk
  • 250ml/9fl oz double cream

Shopping List

Easy creamy vanilla custard

Cooking ingredients

Dairy, eggs and chilled


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