Custard

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

Serves 4 · Metric units · Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Ingredients

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

Method

1. Whisk 120 ml (1/2 cup) of the milk with the eggs.
2. Sift the flour and sugar into a medium bowl.
3. Heat the remaining milk in a pan until warm.
4. Remove from heat and gradually whisk into the egg mixture.
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. Stir in the vanilla essence. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then spread into a pastry case.