Quick and Easy Dairy Free Custard
A quick guide to making dairy free vanilla custard using safe instant custard powders. There is also guidance on how to make your very own instant custard powder for the store cupboard.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Equipment
- 500 ml glass jug for microwave method
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp instant custard powder level for runny, heaped for thick custard
- 250 ml dairy free milk I used soya milk
- 2 tbsp caster sugar or less if you wish
Instructions
For the hob method
- In a medium saucepan, add the tablespoon(s) of instant custard powder, the tablespoon(s) of sugar and stir with a wooden spoon or whisk to combine.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the milk alternative you plan to use and mix to make a thick paste.
- Gradually add the rest of the 'milk' stirring/whisking continuously until you've add all the milk.
- Now, turn on the heat and begin to stir. As the custard warms the colour will change and the wet liquid will become more silky.
- Remove from the heat once the required thickness is achieved.
For the microwave method
- Repeat steps 1-3 but in a medium sized jug
- Pop the custard in the microwave and heat on max power for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Repeat this again and possibly a third time until the custard has thickened to the desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 1mg