How to Make Custard

A classic homemade custard base using egg yolks, cream, and vanilla, perfect for puddings or making ice cream.

Vegetarian Dessert Gluten Free Classic Sauce

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

546.4

kcal / serving

2185.6 kcal total

Carbs

33.2g

per serving

132.8 g total

Fat

42.1g

per serving

168.2 g total

Protein

8.6g

per serving

34.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

100

Golden Caster Sugar

tsp

Cornflour

Dairy

piece

Egg

Free-range, yolks only

300

Double Cream

300

Full-Fat Milk

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

Seeds scraped out

Method

Stir constantly for 10 minutes until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Transfer the mixture to a clean pan over very low heat.

Slowly pour the hot liquid onto the egg mixture while whisking constantly.

Heat the mixture to just below boiling point and remove the vanilla pod.

Scrape the vanilla seeds into the milk and cream mixture.

Combine the cream and milk in a medium saucepan.

Whisk the cornflour into the egg mixture until well incorporated.

Whisk the sugar into the egg yolks until the mixture is pale and thick.

Place the egg yolks into a large bowl.