Ingredients

• 4 medium eggs
• 4 tablespoons cornflour
• 6 cups reduced fat milk
• 4 tablespoons caster sugar
• 2 teaspoon vanilla essence

 

Method

1. Whisk eggs, cornflour and milk together in a saucepan until smooth
2. Continue whisking on stove top on low heat until custard becomes thick and creamy
3. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and vanilla.

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup store bought custard powder
• 5 cups reduced fat milk
• 4 tablespoons caster sugar

 

Method

1. Combine custard powder and ¼ cup of the milk in a small jug, stir until smooth
2. Place custard mixture, sugar and remaining milk in a small saucepan over medium heat
3. Stir constantly until custard comes to the boil and thickens
4. Simmer, stirring for one minute.

 

Variations

• Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder at step one for chocolate custard.

 

Serving suggestions

• Place custard in clear cups, top with seasonal fruit and a sprinkle of toasted coconut or granola (see the Granola crumble recipe on the WASCA website)
• Add stewed apple or apple and rhubarb.