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What is custard?

Custard is a rich, creamy dessert that is prepared by mixing milk or cream with eggs, sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla. It is either thickened by eggs or a starch-based substitute like custard powder or cornstarch. Custards can be made in various manners, leading to different textures and consistencies. Baked custards, including crème brûlée and flan, are set and firm when baked, whereas stirred custards like pastry cream and crème anglaise are stovetop-cooked and pourable with a soft texture. Others, such as panna cotta, employ gelatin as a thickener and are served cold. Custard has numerous applications across desserts as the filling for a pastry, cake topping, or as a topping in trifles and puddings. It also serves as an excellent dessert enjoyed hot or cold and is many times garnished with fruits, nuts, or caramel. Being such a flexible and tasty confection, the world adores custard, and it has become a staple in many places.

Custard Recipe

Serves: 3 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 12 Minutes 12 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 100 calories 50 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp custard powder (or cornstarch)
• ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup cold milk (for mixing custard powder)
• Chopped fruits or nuts (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Custard Mixture

• In a small bowl, combine custard powder (or cornstarch) and ¼ cup cold milk to create a smooth paste. Make sure there are no lumps. 

Step 2: Heat the Milk

• In a saucepan, warm 2 cups of milk over medium heat. Stir every now and then to avoid it sticking to the pan.

Step 3: Add Sugar

• After the milk is warm, add ¼ cup sugar and stir until completely dissolved.

Step 4: Add Custard Paste

• Lower the heat to low and slowly add the custard mixture into the milk, stirring continuously in order to prevent lumps.

Step 5: Thicken the Custard

• Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously, until the custard reaches your desired consistency.

Step 6: Add Flavoring & Cool

 

• Remove from heat and add vanilla extract to flavor.
• Allow the custard to cool down slightly before serving.

Step 7: Serve & Enjoy

• Warm or refrigerated. Garnish with chopped fruits, nuts, or shaved chocolate, if liked.

 

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