Custard Powder

If you love the creamy, velvety goodness of custard but want a homemade alternative to store-bought powders, this recipe is for you. Making your own custard powder is incredibly simple, and it allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a fresh and flavorful base for all your favorite desserts. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and free of unnecessary additives.

Why Make Homemade Custard Powder?

• Customizable: Adjust the sweetness or omit the yellow food coloring for a natural look.
• Simple Ingredients: No hard-to-pronounce additives—just pantry staples!
• Convenient: Store it in an airtight container, and it’s ready whenever you are.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk powder
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 6 teaspoons vanilla sugar
• Pinch of yellow food coloring powder (optional)

Instructions: Making the Custard Powder

1. Combine the Ingredients: Add the milk powder, cornstarch, vanilla sugar, and optional yellow food coloring powder into a food processor or Thermomix.
2. Blend: Mix on high speed for 10 seconds (or Speed 8 for Thermomix users) until the ingredients are well combined.
   • No Processor? No problem! Simply sift the ingredients together 3-4 times in a bowl to ensure even mixing.
3. Store: Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store it at room temperature. Your homemade custard powder is ready to use!

How to Make Custard Using Your Powder

1. Measure and Mix: Add ½ cup of the homemade custard powder to a saucepan with 2½ cups of milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
2. Whisk and Heat: Whisk the mixture until smooth, then cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens.
3. Serve: Pour the custard over cakes, pies, puddings, or fruit for a luscious finish.

Tips for Perfect Custard

• Consistency: Adjust the amount of custard powder or milk for thinner or thicker custard.
• Flavors: Enhance with a splash of almond extract, orange zest, or a dash of nutmeg for unique variations.
• Serving Ideas: Drizzle over bread pudding, pair with fresh berries, or use as a filling for tarts and pastries.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Homemade custard powder is a versatile kitchen staple. It’s perfect for last-minute desserts, elevates baked goods, and impresses guests with its rich flavor. Plus, it’s a fantastic gift idea when packaged in a cute jar with preparation instructions.

Give this easy recipe a try and discover the joy of making your own custard from scratch. Whether it’s a cozy treat for yourself or a decadent topping for dessert, this custard will bring comfort and flavor to your table every time. 🍮✨

Custard Powder

Homemade custard powder is a simple blend of cornstarch and flavorings that, when mixed with milk and heated, creates a creamy custard. It's a versatile ingredient perfect for making classic desserts, puddings, and mousses.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 3 portions

Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup milk powder
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 6 tsp vanilla sugar
• pinch of yellow food colour powder optional

Instructions

 

• To Make Custard Powder
• Place the milk powder, corn starch, vanilla sugar and yellow food colour powder (optional) into a food processor or Thermomix.
• Mix for 10 seconds on high speed to combine (Speed 8 if using a Thermomix).
• If you don't have a food processor, simply sift the ingredients 3-4 times together into a bowl.
• Transfer the custard powder to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
• To Make Custard Using Custard Powder
• Place ½ cup of homemade custard powder into a saucepan, along with 2 ½ cups of milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Whisk to combine and then stir constantly over low heat until the custard has thickened.
• Pour over your favourite desserts and serve immediately.

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