Easy creamy vanilla custard

Name: Easy creamy vanilla custard
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 large free-range egg yolks; 2 tsp cornflour; 25g/1oz caster sugar; 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, or ½ tsp good-quality vanilla extract; 250ml/9fl oz whole milk; 250ml/9fl oz double cream

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : The Hairy Bikers

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Ingredients

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2 large free-range egg yolks2 tsp cornflour25 grams/1 ounces caster sugar1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, or ½ tsp good-quality vanilla extract250 milliliters/9fl oz whole milk250 milliliters/9fl oz double cream

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Instructions

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Step 1

Put the egg yolks in a medium saucepan with the cornflour and sugar. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the pan, or add the vanilla extract, and use a metal whisk to combine all the ingredients.

Step 2

Gradually whisk in the milk and cream then place the pan over a low heat and cook gently for 6-8 minutes, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick. (Do not allow the custard to boil.)