Real proper custard

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Refrigerated

  • 4 Eggs (yolks only

• Baking & Spices

  • 30 g Caster sugar
  • 2 level tsp Cornflour
  • 1 Vanilla pod

• Dairy

  • 570 ml Milk
  • 55 ml Single cream

Found on bbc.co.uk

Description

Ingredients

• 570ml/1 pint milk
• 55ml/2fl oz single cream
• 1 vanilla pod or ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 4 eggs, yolks only
• 30g/1oz caster sugar
• 2 level tsp cornflour

Directions

• 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 on to 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.