HOW TO MAKE CUSTARD
By Simbooker 13th March 2019
Files & Tags: recipes, index, desserts, english/british
In the UK Custard is commonly served with sweet desserts and puddings. It's the norm here. Over the years I've enjoyed custard with many of my favourite desserts. The great thing abut Custard is that it is simple and easy to make.
EASY CUSTARD RECIPE
THE INGREDIENTS
2 tsp of good quality Vanilla
or 1 Vanilla pod seeds scraped out
2 cups of Double Cream
3 eggs and 1/2 a Cup of Sugar
THE DIRECTIONS
Whisk 3 eggs until pale and smooth. Pour 2 cups of the double cream into a pot and bring to scalding. While the cream is heating add the sugar and the Vanilla. I also add some Almond extract because I think it makes the custard super tasty but it's optional. Stir with a whisk and dissolve the sugar. Once brought to scalding heat take off the stove and add the eggs whisking the pot of cream briskly as you add the eggs to prevent curdling.
If you want to thicken the custard place it back on the stove and bring back to scalding, you have to whisk continually to stop the eggs from curdling. But also remember the custard will naturally thicken as it cools on the kitchen counter.
If you want to thicken the custard place it back on the stove and bring back to scalding, you have to whisk continually to stop the eggs from curdling. But also remember the custard will naturally thicken as it cools on the kitchen counter.