Confectioner’s Custard

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16

Delectable Confectioner's Custard for Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

280

Sugar

32g

Fat

Confectioner's Custard is a classic dessert custard that is creamy and sweet in taste and smooth and velvety in texture. It is a versatile ingredient that can serve as a filling for cakes, pies, trifles, éclairs, cream puffs, and other desserts. Unlike regular custard, Confectioner's Custard is starch-thickened and uses a combination of egg yolks and whites. While there are many variations, the classic recipe calls for caster sugar, plain flour, cornflour, milk, and vanilla essence. This custard can be made several days ahead of time and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, egg white, and caster sugar until pale and foamy.
2.	Add in the plain flour and cornflour, whisking until smooth.
3.	In a saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla essence until just beginning to simmer, taking care not to boil.
4.	Pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
5.	Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
6.	Remove from heat and allow the custard to cool completely before using or serving.

PROS

Confectioner’s Custard is easy and quick to make, requiring only pantry staple ingredients.

It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts and pastries.

CONS

This custard is made with high sugar content, which can be a concern for those watching their sugar intake.

The custard can become lumpy or curdled if not whisked well enough, so it requires some attention during preparation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While confectioner’s custard is not known for its nutritional benefits, it contains protein from the eggs and can serve as a source of comfort for those with a sweet tooth. Additionally, the vanilla essence may have some mood-lifting and anxiety-reducing properties.

	2 egg yolks
	1 egg white
	50 g caster sugar
	2 tablespoons plain flour
	2 tablespoons cornflour
	300 ml milk
	1 teaspoon vanilla essence ( more if you prefer )