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.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal
- 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
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.
- Keep heat low - High heat makes eggs lumpy
- Add color slowly - Start with one drop only
- Strain it - This makes it super smooth
- Cover well - Stops skin forming on top
- Use fresh eggs - Always check dates first
Keyword Tubby Custard Recipe