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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal284
  • fat20g
  • saturates11g
  • carbs22g
  • sugars17g
  • fibre0g
  • protein5g
  • salt0.1g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Put the cream and milk into a large pan and gently bring to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the yolks, cornflour, sugar and vanilla. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture onto the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.

  • step 2

    Wipe out the saucepan and pour the mixture back into it. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon (see Steps 1 and 2, for stirring tips) until the custard is thickened, but before any lumps form. Eat hot or cold.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2012

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A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.188 ratings

kelly.boyed32458

Delicious custard but way too sweet!! I used half the amount of sugar and it was very sweet (delicious though). I would feel inclined to use a quarter next time. Otherwise, super easy and thickened almost immediately (I accidentally boiled the milk but it still worked okay, i just poured it into the…

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R H 2

Very good recipe.

For anyone trying to make heavy set custard (e.g. for a trifle), it must be brought to a boil for it to thicken!

I struggled with this for a good hour wondering why it's not thickening as I only had it on a gentle heat (70C or so).

bobdylan15550

same

Rickenbacker

question

I just made this as per ingredients for a trifle tomorrow, hopefully it will set as I wasn’t sure if the 3 tbs of cornflour were heaped or level. I went for level, but if it’s too thin could I reheat and add more?

bobdylan15550

same

richardjulie69498868

question

Would this custard recipe be good for a trifle.

bobdylan15550

same

Carmen Zahra

question

Has anybody tried making this with vegan cream and plant milk? I have a lactose intolerant guest coming, so they eat eggs but no dairy.

GoodFoodTeam_

Hello, this custard will be fine made with an unsweetened plant milk such as soy. Thanks for your question - Best wishes, Good Food Team

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