Custard recipes
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Filo pastry recipes
Lisa Faulkner’s Greek custard tart
In Greece, this custard tart recipe is known as galaktoboureko – layers of filo pastry enclosing a thick custard, then soaked with a lemon-spiked syrup.
Christmas canapés
Raymond Blanc’s brandy custard choux buns
Raymond Blanc's boozy choux buns are the perfect sweet Christmas canapé. Make them in advance, then defrost in the oven when it's party time.
Italian dessert recipes
Italian custard pie
Eleonora Galasso's custard pie encases a rich white chocolate custard in buttery pastry. It’s perfect for an indulgent afternoon treat.
Perfect pudding recipes
Homemade pouring custard
Proper English pouring custard should not be too sweet, try this homemade version with steamed rhubarb pudding to balance it out.
Easy winter warmers
Easy custard
Simple steps to a delicious, creamy custard, the ultimate accompaniment to a comforting winter pud - see dessert recipes too
Retro puddings
Chocolate sponge with chocolate custard
This retro chocolate sponge recipe has chocolate custard too! Will it bring back memories of that rare school dinner treat...?
Vegetarian Christmas recipes
Portobello mushroom and chestnut baked custards
Mushrooms, chestnuts, thyme and garlic are pan-fried with white wine then added to a creamy egg mixture before baking. A vegetarian main for Christmas.
Festive desserts
Meringue swans with orange custard
This meringue swans recipe is a beautiful interpretation of classic French dessert îles flottantes. Try it as an alternative festive dessert.
Apple recipes
Apple and custard pie
Love an apple and custard pie? Combine British apples with a custard pie recipe for a fruity twist on a comforting British pudding...
Ice cream recipes
Redcurrant custard ripple
Quick pud neeed? Try this summery chilled custard pudding with fresh redcurrants. Use up a punnet, or make the most of a glut you've grown.
Make-ahead dessert recipes
Peach, rosé and custard jellies
Refreshing, summery and easy-to-make. This delicious recipe for peach, rosé and custard jellies makes the perfect addition to a picnic.
Comfort food recipes
Apricot and custard puffs
Homemade apricot and custard puffs for brunch? These work just as well with afternoon tea. Use ready-made puff pastry for ease.
Blueberry recipes
Blueberry custard ice cream with toffee-apple wedges
Our cheat's blueberry ice cream is made with blueberry compote and a pot of vanilla custard. Serve with toffee-apple wedges for a quick pud.
Elderflower recipes
Floating clouds in elderflower custard with syrup
Impress your guests with these floating clouds in elderflower custard: a perfectly light way to round up your dinner party.
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