HOMEMADE CUSTARD RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring the milk, cream and vanilla pod to simmering point slowly over a low heat.
• Remove the vanilla pod (wash the vanilla pod, dry and store in jar with caster sugar to make vanilla sugar).
• Whisk the yolks, sugar and cornflour together in a bowl until well blended.
• Pour the hot milk and cream onto the eggs and sugar, whisking all the time with a balloon whisk.
• Return to the pan, (add vanilla extract if using) and over a low heat gently stir with a wooden spatula until thickened.
• Pour the custard into a jug and serve at once.
• To keep hot, stand the jug in a pan of hot water and cover the top with cling film to prevent skin forming.

Steps:

• In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat milk until bubbles form at edges. In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Pour into hot milk, a little at a time, stirring to dissolve. Continue to cook and stir until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Do not boil. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into serving dishes. Chill before serving.