Vanilla custard

Serves: 4 (makes 1 quantity*)

Time to make: 15 mins

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups skim milk

1 vanilla pod, split lengthways or 1 tablespoon vanilla essence

2 egg yolks

1 tablespoon castor sugar

1 tablespoon cornflourcornstarchX

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Instructions

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1 Heat milk with vanilla pod and allow to just come to the boil. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar. Mix cornflour with 2 tablespoons water to make a paste.

2 Pour hot milk over egg yolks while whisking vigorously with a whisk. When completely mixed in, return to pan with cornflour.

3 Stir over a low heat until mixture thickens to coat back of spoon. This will take 5-6 minutes. Remove vanilla pod. Use as required.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free cornflour.

*Use this custard to make these recipes:

Peach and banana mess
Rhubarb custard trifle

HFG tip

Save egg whites for future use to make meringue or for glazing.
If storing custard, keep vanilla pod in custard until ready to serve to allow the vanilla flavour to develop.
To make the vanilla custard in the microwave, heat milk for 1 1/2 minutes on full power in a microwave-proof bowl. Prepare as in step 2, returning the mix to a microwave bowl. Heat on high for 3 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 76 cal

Kilojoules 320 kJ

Protein 4 g

Total fat 2 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 10 g

Sugar 7 g

Dietary fibre 0 g

Sodium 30 mg

Calcium 110 mg

Iron 0 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.