Simple Custard Recipe

Quick Vanilla Custard Recipe with Custard Powder

Simple Custard Recipe

This delicious dessert is a staple at my home for every festival and dinner party. It's especially popular during Diwali when guests love indulging in it. I first tried making this recipe back in grade 11, and it was a major flop! Although it's a simple recipe, over time, I've learned the trick to achieving the perfect thickness without any lumps.

Simple Custard Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk (can also use almond or soy milk for a dairy-free option)

• 2 tbsp vanilla custard powder

• 2-3 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

  
  

Instructions

1. Mix Custard Powder and Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the custard powder with 1/4 cup of the milk and stir until smooth. This will create a slurry and prevent lumps in your custard.

   
   

2. Heat the Milk: Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Just before it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low.

   
   

3. Add the Custard Mixture: Gradually add the custard powder mixture to the saucepan with the hot milk, whisking constantly.

   
   

4. Cook Until Thickened: Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens. This usually takes 2-3 minutes. Once the custard coats the back of a spoon, it’s ready.

   
   

5. Serve or Chill: Remove from heat. You can serve the custard warm, or cover it with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming, then let it cool in the refrigerator.

   
   

   

   Simple Custard Recipe

   
   
   
   

Serving Tips:

• As a dessert: Pour into small bowls and add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top.

• With fruits: Serve with sliced bananas, strawberries, or fresh mango.

• As a filling: Use it in trifles, cakes, or tarts.

This is my go-to immediate dessert recipe, and I love it. You can even add a scoop of your favorite ice cream and indulge in it. Do try it and also experiment with this simple custard recipe.