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    Easy Homemade Custard

    Published: Mar 3, 2023 by Lynn · Leave a Comment

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    Create this quick and Easy Homemade Custard from scratch, in less than 15 mins, using basic ingredients found in your pantry. This custard is a perfect accompaniment for both warm puddings and perfect for making cold trifles.

    Homemade custard in a glass beaker on a red table mat.

    This recipe produces a thick custard, and for a thinner version reduce the amount of corn flour (corn Starch) in the recipe. Whenever I make a pudding or dessert such as this Easy Apple Tart, I often like to serve them with freshly made custard. But it has to be a recipe that is quick and easy to make.

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    Ingredients and Substitutions

    This is just an overview of the ingredients I used with possible alternatives and why I may have used them. See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.

    Ingredients for Homemade Custard.
    • Egg - Medium or large sized, free-range and organic if possible.
    • Milk - For this recipe, I used whole full fat milk. For extra creaminess, replace some of the milk with single or double cream.
    • Corn Flour - Corn Starch is the same as Corn Flour and is used to thicken the custard. To control the thickness and consistency of the custard, reduce the amount that you use. eg 20g instead of 30g.
    • Sugar - Cast Sugar is fine. Try using Maple Syrup or Date Syrup as an alternative. Although they do give the custard a golden and often chocolate colouring.
    • Vanilla Extract - For added flavour. Vanilla paste is also fine.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Follow these easy instructions to make a simple homemade custard in under 15 mins.

    Heating the milk, egg and sugar.

    Step 1: Add the milk, egg, sugar, Vanilla Extract and cornflour to a large pan, then place it over medium heat. Stir continuously while gradually bringing the custard mixture to a simmer. 

    Step 2: Once the custard thickens, you can test this by using the back of a spoon, remove the pan from the heat and serve.

    Homemade custard in a glass beaker on a red table mat.

    Hot custard is delicious and served with Easy Apple Crumble (Without Oats) or this Rhubarb and Apple Cobbler. Try serving custard with these slow cooker dessert recipes.

    Storage

    Keep freshly made custard in the fridge if you are not using it straight away. Place cling film over the top to prevent skin from forming.

    Top Tips

    Tip 1: Adjust the amount of cornflour for a thinner runny custard. Or add more milk or cream.

    Tip 2: As an alternative to added sugar, try using Honey, Maple Syrup or Date Syrup.

    Tip 3: For a richer tasting custard, replace some of the milk with single or double cream.

    FAQ

    Why is My Custard Lumpy?

    To avoid lumpy custard, stir continuously while simmering over medium heat.

    Dessert Recipes to serve with Custard

    Try serving custard with some of these recipes.

    • Apple Pie with shortcrust pastry with a slice cut out.
      Apple Pie With Shortcrust Pastry
    • Mini Apple Rose Pie with cream in a white dish.
      Mini Apple Rose Pies
    • Apple Crumble and Custard in a white dish.
      Easy Apple Crumble (Without Oats)
    • Bundt Cake on a White Plate.
      Chocolate Hazelnut Bundt Cake
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    After making this recipe please let me know how you got on by leaving a comment below. Especially if you used alternative ingredients. Subscribe to my Newsletter - Let's stay connected.

    Recipe

    Homemade custard in a glass beaker.

    Easy Homemade Custard

    Lynn
    Create this quick and Easy Homemade Custard from scratch, in less than 15 mins, using basic ingredients found in your pantry.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 minutes mins
    Total Time 11 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Servings 4
    Calories per serving 151 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 ml whole milk or a mix of milk and cream
    • 1 egg medium or large
    • 30 g sugar
    • ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla paste
    • 30 g corn flour or corn starch use 20g for a thinner custard.
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    Instructions
     

    • Add the milk, egg, sugar, Vanilla Extract and cornflour to a large pan, then place it over medium heat. Continuously stir while gradually bringing the custard mixture to a simmer.
      500 ml whole milk, 1 egg, 30 g sugar, ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 30 g corn flour or corn starch
    • Once the custard thickens, you can test this using the back of a spoon or spatular, remove the pan from the heat and serve.

    Notes

    Storage
    Keep freshly made custard in the fridge if you are not using it straight away. Place cling film over the top to prevent skin from forming.
    Tips
    Tip 1: Adjust the amount of cornflour for a thinner runny custard. Or add more milk or cream.
    Tip 2: As an alternative to added sugar, try using Honey, Maple Syrup or Date Syrup.
    Tip 3: For a richer tasting custard, replace some of the milk with single or double cream.
    Why Is My Custard Lumpy?
    To avoid lumpy custard, stir continuously while simmering over medium heat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 269IUCalcium: 175mgIron: 0.3mg

    Note: Recipes are tested using Metric only. The provided nutrition information is an estimate for the entire recipe, the calorie accuracy nutritional facts, unit and portion conversion are calculated by a third party app. and are not guaranteed.

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