how to make custard
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Answer: Custard is a variety of culinary preparations based on milk or cream cooked with egg yolk to thicken it, and sometimes also flour, corn starch, or gelatin.
Answer:
The traditional British dessert accompaniment of custard – also known as crème anglaise - doesn’t have to be bought ready-made, making it from scratch is both straightforward and rewarding. In its basic form, it is made from just three ingredients; sugar, milk (and/or cream) and egg yolk.
Ingredients
350ml of milk
2 egg yolks
25g of sugar
1 vanilla pod
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Method
1
Add the milk and vanilla pod to a pan set over a low-medium heat and heat until just beginning to simmer. Then, remove from the heat and leave to infuse – the longer it is left the more pronounced the vanilla flavour will be
2
Using a wooden spoon, beat the egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl. Using a wooden spoon prevents any air being incorporated, which will help to create a dense custard
3
Gradually pour in the slightly warm milk until you are left with a smooth liquid
4
Pour the liquid into a clean pan and reheat over a low heat, whisking continuously. It is important to heat gently as a high temperature will result in the eggs scrambling. Continue to heat until the liquid thickens and coats the back of the wooden spoon
5
Pass the liquid through a sieve into a clean bowl. If not using straight away cover with clingfilm to prevent a skin forming