Make Vanilla Custard

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 3 ½ oz sugar
• 7 ¾ fl oz milk
• 7 ¾ fl oz cream
• 1 vanilla pod
• 2 bowls
• 1 saucepan
• 1 whisk
• 1 wooden spoon
• 1 sieve
• 1 cutting board
• 1 knife

Steps

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   Preparing the Vanilla Pod.
   Start by cutting the vanilla pod lengthwise without cutting it all the way through.
   • Scrape the pulp from the inside and put both the pod and the pulp into a pan.
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   Allow it come to a slow simmer and then immediately remove it from heat.
   Place the pan over a medium heat while slowly stirring in the cream and milk, being careful not to let it boil.
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   Mixing the yolk and sugar.
   Mix the yolk and sugar together in a bowl with the whisk, blending well until the mixture turns pale.
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   "Temper" the yolks
   Continue to whisk the yolk and sugar,and slowly add some of the milk into the bowl a little at a time.
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   Cook the custard.
   Place the mixture over a medium heat while slowly stirring using the wooden spoon.
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   Strain the custard.
   Make sure that after removing the custard from the heat you immediately pour it through a sieve and strain. It needs to have a smooth but slightly clingy consistency.
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   Serve the custard.
   Serve your custard with fresh berries or any puddings and serve it either hot or cold.

Video

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Tips

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  Run your finger along the spoon.
  The sauce is thick enough when you can draw a line along the surface of the spoon with your finger and the line remains visible.
• The custard should never be allowed to come to a boil. The moment it begins to thicken, remove from the heat. If it's overcooked the custard will curdle and you'll have to start again!

Related Tips and Steps

• How to Make English Custard
• How to Make Real Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
• How to Make Pumpkin Custard Pie
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• How to Make Rhubarb Ice Cream

Sources and Citations

• VideoJug - Original source of this information. Shared with permission.

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