{"title":"Custard Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eCustard powder is a blend of cornflour, flavouring and colour, made to thicken milk into a pouring or setting custard without eggs. British households pour it over crumble, sponge and apple pie. In Indian and Pakistani homes it is the base of fruit custard, chilled and loaded with banana, apple, grapes and pomegranate. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dessert-mixes\"\u003edessert mixes\u003c\/a\u003e beside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pudding-mix\"\u003epudding mix\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jelly\"\u003ejelly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanilla is the classic, and mango, banana, strawberry and pistachio flavours make brightly coloured desserts for children's parties and Eid tables. For trifle, layer sponge, jelly, fruit and cooled custard and top with cream. For a thicker set, the kind that slices, use a little more powder and let it cool in a dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix the powder and sugar to a smooth paste with a few spoons of cold milk before adding it to the hot milk, or it will lump. Stir constantly as it comes back to the boil, and press cling film onto the surface as it cools to stop a skin forming. A spoonful of cream or condensed milk gives it a richer finish for guests.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birds-original-custard-powder-250g","title":"Bird's Original Custard Powder 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBird's Original Custard Powder is the classic British custard, made since 1837 and stirred into hot milk to give the smooth, golden pouring custard that goes over crumbles, sponges and pies. The powder is maize starch with salt, annatto for colour and flavouring, with no artificial colours; the custard gets its creaminess from the milk and sugar added at home. The 250g drum makes around 28 portions. Find more custard and dessert powders in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/custard-powder\"\u003eCustard Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the hob, the drum says to mix 2 heaped tablespoons (35g) of custard powder with 2 tablespoons (35g) of sugar in a saucepan. Measure 1 pint (568ml) of cold milk, add about 2 tablespoons of it and stir to a smooth paste, stir in the rest of the milk, then heat, stirring continuously, until gently boiling. In an 800W microwave, mix the same in a large bowl of at least 2 litres and heat on full power for 6 minutes, whisking halfway and again at the end. This makes 4 servings. Skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole, coconut or almond milk all work, and more or less milk and sugar changes the thickness and sweetness. It is also the base for trifle, custard slices and Indian fruit custard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no artificial colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay contain milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce made up, keep in the fridge and treat as fresh food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bird's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55397437997395,"sku":null,"price":2.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/birds-original-custard-powder-250g-front.png?v=1792087468"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/custard-powder.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}