Homemade Custard
Homemade custard is a classic vanilla dessert sauce made with milk, eggs, sugar, cornflour and a fresh vanilla pod. The Thermomix TM7 stirs and heats it automatically, so the custard cooks evenly without curdling or sticking. In under fifteen minutes you get a silky, pourable custard, ideal warm over pudding or chilled with fruit.
About this recipe
Homemade custard in the Thermomix TM7 is one of those recipes that proves why an all-in-one kitchen machine belongs in every kitchen. Instead of standing at the hob, whisking constantly and praying the eggs do not scramble, you simply add milk, eggs, sugar, cornflour and the seeds of a fresh vanilla pod, and the machine does the stirring and heating for you. The result is a silky-smooth, gently thickened custard with real specks of vanilla, far superior in flavour to anything from a carton. This is the perfect dessert sauce for busy weeknight dinners as well as festive occasions: spoon it warm over apple crumble, chocolate pudding or Christmas cake, or let it chill and serve it alongside strawberries. Because the TM7 controls the temperature precisely and stirs continuously, curdling is virtually impossible, even for nervous first-timers. Once you have made custard this way, you will never go back to the stovetop method again.
Preparation tips
- Split the vanilla pod lengthways with a small knife and scrape out the seeds before adding them to the mixing bowl; the seeds give the custard its characteristic dark specks and intense aroma, while the empty pod can be added for extra flavour during cooking.
- For a pourable custard to serve over pudding or cake, take the custard off the heat as soon as it coats the back of a spoon; if you prefer a thicker, spoonable custard for trifles, simply let it cook a little longer while stirring.
- Pour the finished custard into a bowl and cover the surface directly with cling film to prevent a skin from forming; it keeps in the fridge for up to two days and can be gently reheated or whipped smooth again before serving.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with a lactose-free whole milk or unsweetened oat drink and keep the other ingredients the same; the cornflour and eggs still give a lovely thick custard, ideal for serving over a lactose-free apple pie.
- Festive Christmas version: add a pinch of ground cinnamon, a strip of orange zest and a splash of amaretto to the custard at the end of cooking; this aromatic variation is wonderful warm over Christmas pudding or gingerbread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding mastery - The TM7 grinds vanilla pod seeds with the sugar into an aromatic, speckled base for the custard. [Multi-Functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Precision heating - The Thermomix heats the milk and egg mixture gradually so the custard thickens without curdling. [Temperature Control]
- Hands-free stirring - The TM7 stirs the cornflour custard continuously while you set out dessert bowls. [Hands-Free]
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs milk and sugar directly in the bowl, avoiding messy measuring jugs. [Built-in Scale]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo guides you step by step through the egg custard for a foolproof silky result. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- vanilla pod
- sugar
- cornflour
- eggs
- milk