If you think you’ve tried good custard, then think again. This recipe is guaranteed to be a huge success – super creamy and simply delicious. This recipe will serve 4 people.
Step One
Ingredients: 50 g / 1.8oz caster sugar (fine sugar).1 fresh vanilla pod.6 large egg yolks.550 ml / 19.4fl oz double cream.
Step Two
Prepare the vanilla pod. Cut it in half lengthways.Scrape out the seeds with the tip of the knife and put them into the saucepan.
Step Three
Prepare the cream. Put the sliced vanilla pod into the pan and pour in the cream. Place the pan over a gentle heat and bring it to below simmering point. Don't allow it to boil.
Step Four
Transfer to pan and heat to thicken. Pour the custard back into the pan and place over a gentle heat.
Step Five
Stir. Using the spatula stir it gently until it thickens. Don't stir too fast or the custard will split and ruin.