
Is there anything better than a rich, luscious custard? Photo: Marcel Aucar
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Ingredients
6 egg yolks
1 egg
150g castor sugar
40g cornflour (check gluten-free if required)
650g milk
40g butter
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
Method
Whisk yolks, egg and sugar until pale and thick.
Add cornflour and mix well.
Bring milk, butter and vanilla (pod and seeds) to the boil in a saucepan then add to the egg mix while stirring gently. Mix well, pour back into the pot and simmer for 10 minutes on a gentle heat, stirring continuously until thick.
Remove vanilla pod and cover custard until needed.
Suggestion: Serve with Frank's pear and blackberry pie.
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