Tubby Custard Recipe
The famous Tubby Custard Recipe brings joy to every kitchen. This pink dessert is loved by kids everywhere.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-3 drops red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat milk in saucepan over medium heat
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale
- Mix cornstarch with small amount of milk
- Add cornstarch mixture to egg yolk mixture
- Temper hot milk into egg mixture slowly
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook gently
- Stir constantly until mixture thickens nicely
- Remove from heat when custard coats spoon
- Add vanilla extract and butter immediately
- Stir in food coloring for pink color
- Strain custard through fine mesh strainer
- Pour into individual serving cups carefully
- Cover with plastic wrap touching surface
- Refrigerate for at least two hours
- Serve chilled and enjoy this delicious treat
Notes
- Keep heat low so eggs don't cook too fast
- Add food coloring drop by drop for perfect pink
- Strain the Tubby Custard Recipe to make it smooth
- Cover with plastic wrap to stop skin forming
- Serve cold for best taste