Tubby Custard Recipe

August 7, 2025
Tubby Custard Recipe

This Tubby Custard Recipe makes the famous pink custard from Teletubbies show. Kids love this sweet, creamy treat that looks just like what Po and friends eat. The bright pink color makes it super fun and exciting.

Making Tubby Custard Recipe at home is easy and safe. You only need simple ingredients from your kitchen. This recipe works every time and tastes amazing.

When I First Made This

My kids watched Teletubbies every day and always asked for pink custard. I tried many times to make it right.

Finally, I found the perfect Tubby Custard Recipe that makes kids happy. Now it’s our favorite family dessert.

Tubby Custard Recipe

What You Need

Equipment:

  • Big pot
  • Whisk
  • Strainer
  • Measuring cups
  • Bowls

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2-3 drops red food coloring
  • 2 tbsp butter

How to Make It

  1. Heat milk in pot slowly.
  2. Mix sugar and egg yolks well.
  3. Add cornstarch to eggs slowly.
  4. Pour hot milk into eggs slowly.
  5. Put everything back in pot.
  6. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  7. Take off heat when thick.
  8. Strain out any lumps.
  9. Add vanilla and salt.
  10. Add red coloring until pink.
  11. Stir in butter until smooth.
  12. Cover with plastic wrap.
  13. Put in fridge for 2 hours.
  14. Serve cold in fun bowls.

Recipe Tips

  1. Keep heat low – High heat makes eggs lumpy
  2. Add color slowly – Start with one drop only
  3. Strain it – This makes it super smooth
  4. Cover well – Stops skin forming on top
  5. Use fresh eggs – Always check dates first

What to Serve With Tubby Custard Recipe

Cookies: Vanilla wafers or graham crackers taste great. Kids love dipping them in custard.

Berries: Fresh strawberries make it prettier. They add nice sweet flavor too.

Fun Stuff: Rainbow sprinkles or mini marshmallows make it more exciting. Perfect for parties.

Conclusion

This Tubby Custard Recipe brings TV magic to your kitchen. Kids get so happy when they see pink custard just like Teletubbies eat.

It’s easy to make and always works perfectly. Try this fun Tubby Custard Recipe with your family today!

Tubby Custard Recipe

Tubby Custard Recipe

John
This Tubby Custard Recipe makes the famous pink custard from Teletubbies show. Kids love this sweet, creamy treat that looks just like what Po and friends eat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2-3 drops red food coloring
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat milk in pot slowly.
  • Mix sugar and egg yolks well.
  • Add cornstarch to eggs slowly.
  • Pour hot milk into eggs slowly.
  • Put everything back in pot.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Take off heat when thick.
  • Strain out any lumps.
  • Add vanilla and salt.
  • Add red coloring until pink.
  • Stir in butter until smooth.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Put in fridge for 2 hours.
  • Serve cold in fun bowls.

Notes

  1. Keep heat low – High heat makes eggs lumpy
  2. Add color slowly – Start with one drop only
  3. Strain it – This makes it super smooth
  4. Cover well – Stops skin forming on top
  5. Use fresh eggs – Always check dates first
Keyword Tubby Custard Recipe