Homemade Thick Custard
An easy, step by step recipe for making thick homemade custard.
Ingredients
- 200 ml single cream
- 300 ml whole milk
- 1 medium egg
- 30 g white caster sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 30 g corn flour or corn starch
Instructions
- Step 1: Add all the ingredients (200 ml single cream, 300 ml whole milk, 1 medium egg, 30 g white caster sugar, ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract30 g corn flour or corn starch) to a large pan and place it over medium heat. Stir continuously as you gradually bring the custard mixture to a simmer.
- Step 2: Continue stirring as the custard begins to thicken. Test for thickness by moving your finger across the back of a spoon or spatula. Once you have the required consistency, take the pan off the heat and serve.
Notes
- Storage
This will keep in the fridge for a couple of days. Cover with clingfilm as mentioned below. - Tips
Place a sheet of clingfilm over the surface of the custard as it cools to help prevent skin from forming. - If you want thinner pouring custard, add more milk or less cornflour.
- When cold and set, this thick custard is suitable for filling tarts and other pastries, as mentioned above.