Custard
Classic vanilla-style custard made with milk, eggs, sugar, cornflour and a hint of lemon. This dessert sauce comes together in the Thermomix TM7 with precise heating and continuous stirring, guaranteeing a silky, lump-free texture every single time. Ideal poured over puddings, fruit or warm cakes.
About this recipe
Custard Thermomix TM7 style is the answer for anyone searching for a foolproof custard recipe that never curdles. Made with everyday ingredients — milk, eggs, sugar, cornflour and a strip of lemon zest — this beloved dessert sauce turns out silky and glossy in your all-in-one kitchen machine without a single lump. Where a saucepan demands constant whisking and nervous attention, the TM7 stirs and heats the egg-and-milk mixture automatically at exactly the right temperature, so the cornflour thickens evenly and the lemon perfume infuses gently. Serve it warm over apple pie, Christmas pudding or a simple bowl of stewed rhubarb, or chill it for a classic trifle layer. It is the kind of quick dessert staple every Thermomix owner should master, because once you taste homemade custard, the carton version never returns to your fridge.
Preparation tips
- Use whole milk for the richest custard, and add the lemon zest in one long strip so you can lift it out easily before serving. Warm milk blends more smoothly with the cornflour paste.
- Pour the custard into a jug and cover the surface directly with cling film to stop a skin forming while it cools. It keeps in the fridge for up to two days and can be gently reheated.
- For a kid-friendly version, reduce the lemon to a tiny grating or swap it for a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Extra egg yolks make the custard even more golden and indulgent.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free custard: replace the milk with lactose-free whole milk or oat drink and keep the same quantities of egg, sugar and cornflour. The TM7 heats plant milks gently, so the texture stays silky without splitting.
- Festive Christmas custard: add a cinnamon stick, a star anise and a splash of brandy at the end for a seasonal version perfect over Christmas pudding, or stir through grated dark chocolate for a dessert sauce twist.
Why this recipe works
Achieving the perfect homemade custard often requires nerves of steel to prevent curdling, yet the Thermomix TM7 removes the guesswork entirely. With its precise temperature control and gentle, constant stirring, you are guaranteed a silky smooth, lump-free texture every single time. Whether you are pouring it over a warm crumble or enjoying it simply on its own, this intelligent appliance ensures flawless, consistent results without the need for vigorous whisking or hovering over the hob.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the cornflour and sugar straight into the mixing bowl to the gram. [Precision Control]
- Precise heating - Gentle temperature control of the TM7 cooks the egg and milk mixture slowly into a glossy custard without curdling. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free stirring - The Thermomix stirs the thickening custard continuously, so no lumps form and you never touch a whisk. [Hands-Free]
- Grating ease - The TM7 grates the lemon zest finely, releasing bright citrus oils that perfume the whole custard. [Multi-Function]
- Easy cleaning - After cooking, the TM7 mixing bowl rinses clean quickly, leaving no scorched milk layer like a saucepan. [Easy Cleanup]
Ingredients
- lemon
- sugar
- cornflour
- eggs
- milk