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Vegan Custard

Author: Melanie McDonald
4.34 from 3 votes
Silky smooth, rich and creamy homemade vegan custard. It's dairy and egg-free, quick and easy to make and just perfect for pouring all over your favourite desserts!
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 x ⅓ cup (80 ml) servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (60 grams) cornstarch , (cornflour in the UK)
  • 5 tablespoons white or cane sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 cups (480 ml) plant milk , unsweetened and unflavoured
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter , optional - omit to keep the recipe oil-free

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Add the cornstarch, sugar, salt and turmeric to a saucepan.
  • Add a little of the milk very gradually, stirring as you go to work out any lumps until you have a nice smooth paste.
  • Gradually add the rest of the milk while stirring.
  • Place the pan over a medium-low heat and stir gently but constantly, making sure you cover the bottom surface of the entire pan with your stirs. Do not stop stirring or lumps will form.
  • Keep going until you have a smooth, thick custard. It should take about 10 minutes and will be like a thick sauce or gravy in texture. It should easily coat and cling to the back of a spoon and if you run your finger down the back of the spoon a clear, clean line should remain.
  • As soon as it reaches that stage turn off the heat, then add the vanilla extract and vegan butter. Stir until the butter is melted and incorporated then your custard is ready to serve.

NOTES

Making ahead & Storing Leftovers - Vegan custard can be made ahead, allowed to cool then stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a pan on the stovetop, or on medium low in the microwave. Stir occasionally as heating. It will feel thicker while cold but will loosen up as it warms. If it does still need thinning a little, simply whisk in a drop of milk to get the right consistency for you.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1x ⅓ cup (80ml) serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
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