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How to Make Custard Powder Recipe

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Learn how to make your own homemade custard powder, a versatile ingredient used to prepare smooth and creamy custard desserts. This simple recipe combines milk powder, cornstarch, vanilla sugar, and a hint of yellow food coloring to create a flavorful powder that can be easily stored and used whenever you want to whip up delicious custard.

Ingredients

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Custard Powder Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk powder
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon yellow food coloring powder (plus more if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar

Instructions

  1. Sift Ingredients: Place the milk powder, cornstarch, yellow food coloring powder, and vanilla sugar into a fine mesh sieve. Sift them into a large bowl to remove any lumps and ensure a smooth mixture.
  2. Whisk: Use a whisk to blend the sifted ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined. If you prefer a stronger yellow color, add an extra 1/8 teaspoon of yellow food coloring and whisk again.
  3. Store: Transfer the prepared custard powder into an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness until you are ready to use it for making custard desserts.

Notes

  • Use a fine mesh sieve for best results to eliminate lumps.
  • Adjust the yellow food coloring to achieve your desired custard color.
  • Store the custard powder in an airtight container away from moisture to prevent clumping.
  • This powder can be used as a substitute for store-bought custard powder in recipes.

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