How To Make English Custard

English Custard Recipe. If you think you've tried good custard then think again. Our recipe is guaranteed to be a huge success - simply creamy and simply delicious. Experience our English Custard recipe.
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Step 1:
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You will need….
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Step 2:
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Prepare the vanilla pod
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Cut it in half lengthways, scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife and put them into the saucepan.
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Step 3:
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Prepare the cream
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Put the sliced vanilla pod into the pan and pour in the cream.
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Place the pan over a gentle heat and bring it to below simmering point.
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Step 4:
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Combine cream and egg mixture
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In the meantime, pour the egg yolks and sugar into the bowl and whisk thoroughly.
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Spoon the vanilla pod out of the warmed cream and discard. Remove the pan from the heat. Pour the cream, little by little, into the egg mixture, stirring continually.
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Step 5:
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Transfer to pan and heat to thicken
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Pour the custard back into the pan and place over a gentle heat. Using the spatula stir it gently until it thickens. Don't stir too fast or the custard will split and ruin.
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Step 6:
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Serve
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Spoon the custard into a bowl or over your favourite dessert while steaming hot.