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Custard

by Flop Proof Chef

A classic, creamy homemade custard perfect for filling pastry cases or serving with desserts.

Difficulty: EasyPrep: 10 minCook: 15 min
Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings4
  • milk610 g
  • whole eggs250 g
  • plain flour16 g
  • cornflour16 g
  • caster sugar100 g
  • vanilla essence10 ml

Method

  1. 1

    Whisk 120 ml (1/2 cup) of the milk with the eggs.

  2. 2

    Sift the flour and sugar into a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Heat the remaining milk in a pan until warm.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and gradually whisk into the egg mixture.

  5. 5

    Return the custard mixture to the pan, then whisk over heat until the mixture boils and thickens. Simmer for 3 minutes.

    5 min
  6. 6

    Stir in the vanilla essence. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then spread into a pastry case.


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