Custard for Filling or a Trifle

Ingredients

• 1.3 tablespoon sugar
• 2.1 egg yolk
• 3.salt, pinch
• 4.1 tablespoon custard powder
• 5.2 teaspoon flour
• 6.568 millilitre milk
• 7.1 teaspoon butter
• 8.1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method

1. 1.Mix the sugar, egg yolk and salt with a little of the cold milk.
2. 2.Add the custard powder and the flour.
3. 3.In the meantime, bring the rest of the milk to the boil.
4. 4.Throw over the custard mixture, return to pot and bring back to the boil.
5. 5.Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time until thickened. Remove from stove.
6. 6.Stir in the butter and the vanilla essence.
7. 7.Cool covered, stirring often to prevent a skin forming.
8. 8.I like to cool the custard over cold water, stirring often.

Notes

• Intended as a filling component for a trifle or layered dessert, not as a standalone dessert.
• The technique of cooling over cold water and stirring often prevents a skin forming on the custard surface.