Custard

I've neglected the blog for a while, but with a new year comes a new start, I need to get into the habit again. This year I'm starting with some basics, for those who didn't cook before having a child with allergies made it a necessity.

2tbsp (heaped) Custard Powder (or corn flour, or a mixture as I used here)

Sugar to taste (I didn't use any when boys were small, now only about 1tbsp)

350mls Milk Substitute (different substitutes require more or less cornflour/custard powder to thicken, if yours is the wrong consistency, just add more or less next time)

1-200mls Dairy and Soya Free Cream (e.g. rice/oat/almond)

Put custard powder and sugar (if using) in a bowl.

Mix with a little of the milk substitute to form a paste.

Add the rest of the milk substitute and stir well.

Microwave for 2 mins (should just be beginning to thicken and change colour on the edge) and stir well again.

Microwave for another 2-3 mins until thick and bubbling (make sure your bowl is big enough so it doesn't boil over).

Beat well, then mix in the dairy free cream.

If you'r leaving it to cool, mix again a few times to stop a skin forming.