Name: Stirred custard
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon cornflour; 2 cup (500ml) milk; 3 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoon caster sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Ingredients

2 teaspoon cornflour

2 cup (500ml) milk

3 eggs

2 egg yolks

2 tablespoon caster sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method

1.Combine the cornflour with one tablespoon of the milk.

2.Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and remaining milk in a medium saucepan. Add cornflour mixture and stir continuously over a low heat until mixture thickens.

3.Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a large jug. Serve warm or cold.

NOTE: This recipe can be made a day ahead. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave.
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