John Paul Urizar
A thick, creamy custard has always been a favourite addition to many desserts. Whether it tops an amazing apple crumble, fills a crispy biscuit-based tart or is the star of your dessert in a beautifully baked dish, this timeless classic is a versatile winner for any sweet tooth.
Treat yourself to a simple and light custard pastry in summer or snuggle up on the couch with our hot chocolate custard for the perfect winter warmer.
Looking for more custard desserts?
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Rhubarb and custard bread pudding
Rhubarb and custard bread pudding
Enjoy this warm and comforting winter dessert.
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Rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes
Rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes
Elegant, delectable and delicately spiced, these rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes make a wonderful dessert or afternoon tea treat. Serve warm with good quality cream.
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Lemon custard and strawberry jam brûlée tart
Lemon custard and strawberry jam brûlée tart
Crack through the brulee top to a delicate lemon custard underneath.
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Buttermilk custard tart
A different twist on a custard tart that’s delightfully rich but balanced out nicely by the tartness of lemons and buttermilk.
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Crème brûlée
Become a master of the classic French custard dessert and its iconic toffee topping. Crack through the burnt toffee to the creamy custard underneath!
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Chocolate custard tart
Add a chocolate twist to the classic custard tart for truly indulgent dessert.
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Fig custard tart
This decadent tart is beautiful served with thick cream and has a caramelised surface, similar to a crème brûlée.
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Baked rice custard
This classic rice pudding is the perfect comfort food. Adding nutmeg, vanilla and sultanas takes it from a childhood memory to a culinary delight.
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Passionfruit custard slice
For this slice recipe you can buy passionfruit pulp from the supermarket, or, if you have an abundance of fresh passionfruit, this is a great way to put them to good use.
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Berry custard flan
Make the most of fresh summer berries with this stunning vanilla custard flan.
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Berry custard pastries
For an easy, elegant dessert, try these decadent sandwiches of golden puff pastry, juicy berries and custard cream.
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Apple custard cake
Traditionally made in autumn to coincide with the harvest, this apple custard cake is a delightful marriage between the tartness of apples and the sweetness of custard and cake.
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Spiced ginger puddings with vanilla custard
Spiced ginger puddings with vanilla custard
You can freeze a pudding and some custard together in single-serve containers. They reheat well from frozen, although the custard will need a stir to make it smooth again.
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Jan’s never-fail custard cake
Jan’s never-fail custard cake can be made in multiple varieties, and all work as beautifully as each other.
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Hot chocolate custard with red wine pears
Hot chocolate custard with red wine pears
Leaving the fruit intact will give your presentation a professional edge.
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Staggeringly easy blueberry custard pastries
Staggeringly easy blueberry custard pastries
Sweet, smooth custard and delicate blueberries sandwiches between layers of tender puff pastry make an impressive, yet jaw-dropping simple dessert.
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Apple crunch pie with vanilla bean custard
Combine two of the most comforting desserts, sweet pie and fruit crumble, to make this indulgent winter warmer to curl up on the couch with. This apple and blackberry crumble pie goes beautifully with a dollop of ice-cream or fresh cream.
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Raspberry and custard tea cake
This moist and buttery tea cake, adorned with raspberries and almond flakes is a wonderful afternoon or after-dinner treat – especially with thickened cream.
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Custard fruit tarts
Sweet petite custard and fruit tarts are delicious dessert appetiser to take to Christmas dinner. Make ahead to save time and assemble close to serving.
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Apple crumble custard creams
These apple-shaped biscuits taste great just as they are, unfilled. But, for something special, the custard cream filling gives these biscuits the wow factor.
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Baked lemon caramel custards
Consider yourself a bit of a sweet tooth? Then you will love these baked lemon caramel custards. Sweet, creamy and delicious!
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Vanilla custard pie
The crispy pastry coupled with the gelatinous filling is a texture sensation with great flavours in this custard pie recipe. A dessert to die for!
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Chocolate custard tart
Add a chocolate twist to the classic custard tart for truly indulgent dessert.
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Creme caramel
This family-sized creme caramel recipe is served in a large pan rather than individual pots so you can scoop out as much as you need. This classic French recipe is completely unbeatable for dessert.
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Sour cherry custard tart
This scrumptious tart combines sweet and sour flavours to become a crowd-pleasing dessert, high tea or special afternoon treat.
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Galaktoboureko – greek custard pie
Layers of flaky pastry and semolina custard soaked in lemon syrup makes this traditional Greek custard pie an irresistible treat. Serve galaktoboureko for afternoon tea or as dessert.
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Baked custard
This baked custard is so simple and delicious you’ll think you’re relaxing in a restaurant on the Champs-Elysees in Paris with a decadent creme brulee.
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Gluten-free custard tart
Sink your knife into this beautiful dessert, complete with a smooth creamy custard filling and a golden, crumbly crust.
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Lemon tart
A zesty lemon centre and an almond meal crust are the highlights of this classic tart that uses the freshest ingredients to create an explosion of flavours.
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Roasted rhubarb custard tart
The rich redness of the rhubarb manages to make this dish look both striking and sophisticated. Few will be able to resist the charms of the deliciously tart topping hiding a rich creamy custard filling.
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Custard tart
With buttery pastry and a sweet, creamy filling, it’s no wonder this dish is a firm favourite.
