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Simple Homemade Custard

A quick and easy custard. Comfort in a bowl
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: easy custard recipe, homemade custard, no bake custard

Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 cup fresh cream
  • 2 cups full cream milk
  • 1/2 cup castor sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch
  • 1 vanilla pod

Instructions

  • Slit the vanilla pod in half and removes the seeds. Place the milk and cream in a sauce-pan and add the vanilla seeds and bean and to it. Bring to a simmer, over medium to low heat
  •  In a separate bowl, whisk together the yolks and sugar until pale. Mix in the cornflour, ensuring there are no lumps
  • Remove the vanilla pod from the milk and discard. Remove milk from heat. Slowly add half cup of milk into the egg mixture and keep whisking
  • Strain the egg mixture into the milk and return to a low heat
  • Use a whisk and stir constantly until the custard thickens, about 2-3 minutes
  • Cook until the custard coats the back of a wooden spoon, draw a line at the back of the spoon and if the custard doesn't run it's ready
  • Remove from heat

Notes

  1. You can use vanilla essence/vanilla extract instead of the vanilla pod. I normally use about a teaspoon and a half of vanilla essence
  2. The custard will thicken on standing
  3. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days