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Homemade Custard

• source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/homemade-custard
• time: 25
• servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 ml double cream
• 700 ml whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 3 tbsp cornflour
• 100 g caster sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cookware

• large saucepan
• large bowl
• wooden spoon

Method

1. Put double cream and whole milk into a large saucepan and gently bring to just below boiling point.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, cornflour, caster sugar, and vanilla extract together.
3. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture onto the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Wipe out the saucepan and pour the mixture back into it. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon until the custard is thickened but before any lumps form.
5. Serve hot or cold.