Almond Milk Vanilla Custard

Almond Milk Vanilla Custard

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I have to say that my favourite all time desserts are those that involve seasonal stewed fruits, spiked with aromatic sweet spices and lashings of hot custard; they make for the perfect end to an autumnal Sunday meal for me; the ultimate comfort food. 

Sweet, and creamy with a silky smooth texture, this custard is so simple to make and is delicious hot OR cold, eaten with your favourite hot dessert OR on its own. It's Gluten free too which means it can be enjoyed by everyone!

What Will I Need?

Measuring Jug

Measuring Spoons

Balloon Whisk

Microwave

serving Jug (optional)

Ingredients

3 tbsp. Corn Flour

1.5 tbsp caster OR brown Sugar (I use brown sugar as it gives a lovely caramel flavour and slight golden colour to the custard).

480ml almond Milk

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract OR 1/4 fresh Vanilla Pod Seeds

Method:

1. Place the dry ingredients into a measuring jug, then pour a little of the Almond Milk and whisk to form a paste; then put in the remainder of the milk and whisk until well combined and no lumps are left.
2. Pop the custard mixture into a microwave on high for 4 minutes to start with, give it a stir about half into cooking (the mixture should start to thicken).
3. Add the vanilla extract before returning the custard to the microwave for a further minute until thick and creamy.

TIP! Add a splash of more Almond Milk if the custard gets too thick, you want a nice silky consistency. 

Alternatively you can cook on the hob.

Place the raw custard mixture into a pan, bring to the boil whisking constantly, then bring down to a medium heat adding the Vanilla extract whilst still whisking until thick

and creamy. 

TIP! Almond extract is delicious too, simply swap the Vanilla for Almond. 

Also, adding Orange zest gives a lovely festive touch and works incredibly well!

Serving suggestions:

Delicious poured over a warm fruit crumble, sweet fruit pie and other pastry desserts; delicious served cold over fresh fruit OR on it's own, the list is endless!  

Tip! You can turn this Custard into a set cold dessert; simply pour the hot custard into a pudding mould OR divide between cute little serving bowls and let cool before placing in the fridge for 2 hours. Enjoy with a drizzle of plant based syrup over the top (I recommend Maple).