Custard crisis!

[Thermo Jo (aka Jodi)]

Just went to the fridge this morning and to my dismay, the kids have used half of the 3ltr bottle of milk that was in the fridge since yesterday afternoon.

I have to make custard today and I'm doubtful there will be enough milk to get us through until tomorrow.

Has anyone made our custard recipe with powdered milk? I always keep some cow in the cupboard just in case but very rarely do I have to use it.

Thanks in advance!

Merry Christmas.
xoxo

[judydawn]

It will be fine Jodi.  When money was tight years ago, we lived on powdered milk for 2 years.  Have a great day. xx

[Thermo Jo (aka Jodi)]

Thanks so much Judy.
My mum was going to bring bought custard and I told her not to bother, I'd make it. Not a good start with next to no milk in the fridge. Will give it a go.

[obbie]

  Jodi, i have made custard using powered milk before, no worries.

Robyn

[cookie1]

I'm sure no one even noticed. Especially if you were able to throw some brandy in.

I'm so glad I did all the wok yesterday as it has been 40 here. A cold lunch was lovely. Only dinner to go now, but may eat after dark.

[meganjane]

I always use powdered milk. I think this is the recipe when using custard powder: Mix in  5 Tbs powdered milk, 3 Tbsp custard powder, 2 Tbsp sugar and a 1/4 cup of water. Boil kettle and add 1 3/4 cups of boiling water to TMX. Cook on 80 for about 3 minutes or so until thickened. Can add an egg in the last 30 seconds.

[Thermo Jo (aka Jodi)]

Thanks MJ, I'll try that one. A good way to use up the left over custard powder I have in the cupboard from pre TMX days. Slowly eradecating all those containers of prepacked stuff.

 

[meganjane]

I still use Custard Powder. I know it has some artificial colouring in it, but the small amount I use really won't kill me, I don't think!

[judydawn]

To go with our little Christmas puddings, I made ILB's Brandy Cream Sauce rather than the one with eggs from Festive Flavour.  Couldn't find it anywhere on the forum so we think she maybe emailed it to me last year but it was the best custard I have ever made (just like Pauls Premium Custard) and from now on will be my preferred method for custard. It is smooth and creamy and just as delicious served cold - doesn't firm up too much then either, perfect.

250g milk
250g cream
30g butter
50g cornflour
100g sugar
20-40g brandy or rum (used 40g brandy but you could cut down for children or omit altogether during the off season)

Place all ingredients in the bowl and cook for 7 minutes/90^oC/speed 4.
Thanks ILB.

[Thermo Jo (aka Jodi)]

Yum!
My little fella doesn't like the normal custard recipe much. I think because it is so thick.
I might try this one and see how he likes that instead. Crazy thing is, he'd live on chocolate Yogo if I let him!
Do you use whipping cream or thickened cream Judy?

[meganjane]

Lovely recipe, thanks JD and ILB!

[judydawn]

I used Paul's Thickened Cream Jodi.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Perhaps you should post it as a separate recipe JD so we can find it easily? 

[Thermo Jo (aka Jodi)]

Thanks Judy.
I'm in the baking mood so I might try that this afternoon.
At the moment I'm making a Marshmallow Jam Slice. My boys love it!

[judydawn]

Perhaps you should post it as a separate recipe JD so we can find it easily? 

Yes, thought of that Chelsea so will do.