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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Brandy Custard

    Published: Dec 6, 2021 · Modified: Dec 17, 2023 by Libby Hakim · 5 Comments

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    This Brandy Custard recipe is the real deal. Made with milk, cream, egg yolks and a generous dash of brandy.

    Skip the supermarket version this year, because homemade Brandy Custard is easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment for many of your favourite Christmas recipes.

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    Brandy Custard: the ingredients

    To make this custard, you'll need:

    • milk
    • thickened cream (heavy cream)
    • egg yolks
    • caster sugar
    • cornflour
    • brandy.

    The quantities can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

    It makes up about a cup and a half of custard.

    If you're feeding a crowd, you'll need to double, triple or multiply the ingredient quantities to suit.

    Making Brandy Custard

    First, bring the milk and cream to the boil in a saucepan.

    Next, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour. It should form a smooth paste.

    Pour the milk and cream mixture over the egg, sugar and cornflour mixture. Go slowly, whisking to combine as you add the mixtures together.

    Now, pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and heat gently. Whisk regularly while heating.

    The mixture should thicken within 5 minutes.

    During the process, don't allow the mixture to boil.

    Once thickened, remove from heat and whisk through the brandy.

    Your custard is ready!

    Serve immediately or allow to cool a little before covering with plastic food wrap and storing in the fridge.

    Enjoying your Brandy Custard

    Brandy Custard is amazing. Absolutely delicious.

    And it will take many of your Christmas treats to the next level.

    Enjoy it with:

    • Christmas Pudding
    • Cherry Cake
    • Trifle
    • Baked Peaches.

    The custard will keep in the fridge for a few days.

    And if you're looking for more festive brandy recipes, check out my Brandy Butter recipe.

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    Brandy Custard

    Libby Hakim
    A traditional brandy custard recipe.
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Australian, British
    Servings 4 poeple
    Calories 237 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup milk (250 ml)
    • ¼ cup thickened cream (heavy cream) (60 ml)
    • 3 egg yolks
    • ½ cup caster sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cornflour
    • ½ tablespoon brandy

    Instructions
     

    • Bring milk and cream to the boil in a saucepan.
    • Whisk together egg yolks, sugar and cornflour.
    • Pour milk and cream mixture over egg, sugar and cornflour mixture slowly, whisking to combine.
    • Pour mixture back into the saucepan and heat gently, whisking regularly.
    • Mixture should thicken within 5 minutes. Don't allow mixture to boil.
    • Once thickened, remove from heat.
    • Add brandy and whisk through to combine.
    • Serve immediately or allow to cool a little before covering with plastic food wrap and storing in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 512IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?If you love it, let me know!

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    1. Barbara

      November 09, 2023 at 8:53 am

      Hi! Just a question about the brandy custard. If it’s made 1 or 2 days prior to being needed will it go watery? Is it best made on day of serving?

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      • Libby Hakim

        November 09, 2023 at 8:02 pm

        Hi Barbara. Yes, you can make egg custard up to a couple of days in advance. I'd perhaps wait to add the brandy closer to the serving time. Happy cooking!

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      • Barbara Lamb

        December 05, 2023 at 8:59 am

        @Libby Hakim, thanks Libby! My go to custard for Xmas. 😊

        Reply
    2. Greg Stewart

      January 28, 2022 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      Brilliant, easy to do and I'm a bloke from the bush

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      • Libby Hakim

        January 28, 2022 at 2:28 pm

        Woohoo! Just a bloke from the bush who loves brandy custard 🙂 Thanks for the feedback and rating, Greg!

        Reply
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