BASIC HOMEMADE CUSTARD

DESSERTS are an integral part of a meal I feel. Why after meals, we can have it anytime of the day, let me tell you it tastes best at midnight. Truly, having desserts at midnight while watching TV is too comforting, I echoed my nocturnal husband. The best quick made dessert so far I feel is custard. If a working mother wants to store dessert in her refrigerator even on weekdays, nothing is easier than a custard. Keep it ready in hand, pour it over assorted fruits or cakes or even have it with a generous serving of dry fruits. You will love to see the happy faces around and go to sleep peacefully. What I like about making a basic custard is that  we can make it anytime with ingredients already available at home. Here for you a no frill custard recipe with ingredients you already have in your pantry. Garnish with any fresh or dry fruits of your choice and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

Eggs : 4
Milk : 5 cups
Corn Flour : 1/2 cup
Sugar : 1/3 cup
Vanilla : 1 tbsp
I used chopped ripe Mango & Red Grape for garnish!


PROCEDURE :

In a pan, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cornflour together. Keep whisking until the mixture turns smooth and there is no lump left.

Switch on gas oven. Place pan on the gas. Stir constantly, bringing to boil, simmer for 2 minutes.

Now add sugar, stir until it melts, switch off gas burner immediately. Please note, the sugar should always be added in the last to avoid mixture from burning.

Garnish as you wish or pour over cakes...warm or chilled...............anyway its yum to have!!