Best Proper English Custard Recipes

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A VERY PROPER ENGLISH CUSTARD



A Very Proper English Custard image

A thick, rich, sweet mixture, custard can be served many ways. As a hot sauce poured over pud, a layer in Trifles, or, as it sets when cool, a tart filling.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pint milk
2 ounces cream
4 egg yolks
1 ounce sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Bring milk and cream to a simmer slowly on low heat.
  • Whisk the sugar and cornstarch together, add the egg yolks, combine well.
  • Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Add vanilla. Return to the saucepan and stir gently until thickened. Serve hot, or cool to use as a layer in trifles, or fill tart pans.
  • Tip. If using it hot, it can be kept warm in a jug set in a pan of hot water with a bit of cling film on top to prevent a skin forming.

PROPER ENGLISH CUSTARD



Proper English Custard image

I made this the other day. And it brought me back to my childhood. I heard you can store it up to 3 days. But it didn't last that long in my house.

Provided by Fred Wilson

Categories     Puddings

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pt milk
2 oz cream
4 egg yolks
1 oz sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Bring milk and cream to a simmer slowly on low heat.
  • 2. 2 Whisk the sugar and cornstarch together, add the egg yolks, combine well.
  • 3. 3. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Add vanilla. Return to the saucepan and stir gently until thickened. Serve hot, or cool

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