Baileys Custard
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About the Baileys Custard
Thick, rich and full of flecks of vanilla - everything a great custard should be. Benjamina has created the most indulgent twist to any of your Christmas desserts, just simply add lashings of this custard flavoured with a boozy tipple of Bailey's liqueur. Yum.
Perfect for layering into a Chocolate Orange Trifle, or drizzling onto freshly homemade mince pies. This custard is sure to put a smile on your guests faces this festive season, believe us!
Ingredients
For the custard
- 125mlWhole milk
- 125mlBaileys
- 300mlDouble cream
- 1 tspNielsen-Massey Vanilla Bean Paste
- 4Large egg yolk
- 50gBillington's light muscovado sugar
- 2 tbspCornflour
- 1 tbspAllinson's plain white flour
Method
Step 1
Pour the milk, Baileys and cream into a medium-size saucepan with the vanilla. Gently bring to the boil.
Step 2
Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornflour and flour in a large jug, then gradually pour over the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly.
Step 3
Next, pour the custard through a sieve into a clean pan, and cook over a gentle heat for 6-7 minutes (do not let it boil or it will curdle)until the custard thickens – it shouldcoat the back of a wooden spoon.
Step 4
Serve the custard with your favourite pudding or, if preparing in advance, pour the custard into a bowl and cover with baking paper
and leave to cool.