Homemade creamy Thermomix Custard, guaranteed to be lump-free and delicious! It's the perfect accompaniment to cosy hot desserts such as Apple Crumble, Rhubarb Crumble and Apple Galette.
Making your own custard allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a rich, creamy texture and authentic flavour that store-bought versions can't match. Plus, it's fresher and free from preservatives.
Making custard in the Thermomix ensures a smooth, lump-free consistency with minimal effort, as it handles the precise temperature control and constant stirring for you.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of cooking time.
- Great for using up egg yolks after making meringues.
Ingredients
Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Milk - use full cream milk, as light milk won't thicken.
- Egg yolks - use egg yolks from large eggs.
- Vanilla extract - use vanilla extract or pure vanilla bean paste. Avoid using vanilla essence, as it's less intense.
- Caster sugar - you can make your own caster sugar in the Thermomix.
- Cornflour - helps the custard to thicken.
Step by Step Instructions
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Add all the ingredients to the Thermomix bowl.
- Heat for 5 mins/80°C/speed 4.
Serving Suggestions
Some of our favourite recipes to serve with custard:-
Storage
Store the custard in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before the custard cools, lay a piece of cling film over the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
FAQs & Expert Tips
If you want an egg-free custard, use custard powder from a packet. You could probably make it in the Thermomix, but I have not tried this method.
Yes, the custard will thicken upon refrigeration and will be the ideal consistency for a trifle.
This recipe makes approximately 550mls of custard.
Leftover egg whites can be frozen for up to 3 months or stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. They are one of the main ingredients in meringues.
📖 Recipe
Thermomix Custard
With your Thermomix, you can create the perfect Custard in minutes - no constant stirring or guesswork is needed, just pure, creamy indulgence every time!
Ingredients
- 500g full cream milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30g caster sugar
- 30g cornflour
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the Thermomix bowl and cook for 5 mins/80°C/speed 4.
- Serve the custard straight away or leave to cool. It will thicken slightly upon cooling. Lay some cling film over the surface whilst the custard is still hot to prevent a skin from forming.
Notes
Storage
Store the custard in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before the custard cools, lay a piece of cling film over the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
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