Hot Desserts Recipes - Classic Custard Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 eggs

• 350ml/12fl oz milk

• 50g/2oz caster sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Whisk the eggs and milk in a heatproof bowl. Add the sugar gradually, whisking to dissolve completely. Stir in the vanilla essence.  

2. Place the bowl over a pan of boiling water and heat gently. Serve hot.