Real Proper Custard

A foolproof, homemade vanilla custard perfect for serving with crumbles, pies, and puddings.

Vegetarian Dessert British Sauce Vanilla

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

229.6

kcal / serving

918.4 kcal total

Carbs

16.4g

per serving

65.4 g total

Fat

14.6g

per serving

58.5 g total

Protein

8.3g

per serving

33.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

0.5

tsp

Vanilla Extract

Alternative to vanilla pod

Caster Sugar

tsp

Cornflour

Level teaspoons

Dairy

570

Milk

Full fat or semi-skimmed

Single Cream

piece

Egg

Yolks only

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

Split

Method

Simmer the milk, cream, and vanilla pod over a low heat.

Remove the vanilla pod from the liquid mixture.

Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and cornflour in a bowl until blended.

Pour the hot milk mixture onto the egg mixture while whisking constantly.

Return the mixture to the pan and stir over low heat until thickened.

Pour the finished custard into a jug to serve immediately.