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Easy creamy vanilla custard

Prepare: less than 30 mins
Cook: 10 to 30 mins
Serve: Serves 6
Dietary: Nut-free Vegetarian

Home made custard is always a winner for pouring over traditional puds. Use a little more cornflour if you like your custard thick.

By The Hairy Bikers

From Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels

Ingredients

2 large free-range egg yolks
2 tsp cornflour
25g/1oz caster sugar
1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, or ½ tsp good-quality vanilla extract
250ml/9fl oz whole milk
250ml/9fl oz double cream

Method

Put the egg yolks in a medium saucepan with the cornflour and sugar. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the pan, or add the vanilla extract, and use a metal whisk to combine all the ingredients.
Gradually whisk in the milk and cream then place the pan over a low heat and cook gently for 6-8 minutes, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick. (Do not allow the custard to boil.)