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Tubby Custard Recipe

Discover the ultimate Tubby Custard recipe - a delightful, easy-to-make treat for all ages. Perfect for family fun and sweet cravings!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium-sized saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Blender (optional, for extra smoothness)
  • Dessert bowls for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • A few drops Pink food coloring optional
  • 1/2 cup Fresh strawberries diced (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Preparing the Base

  • In your medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 3/4 cups of milk with the granulated sugar. Warm over medium-low heat and stir every now and then until the sugar is gone.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of milk with the cornstarch until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the warmed milk and sugar mixture. Keep cooking over medium-low heat and whisking the mixture all the time until it gets thicker and starts to bubble.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pink food coloring until you achieve your desired hue of Tubby Custard.

Final Touches and Serving

  • If you prefer a smoother texture, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until silky smooth.
  • Pour the custard into dessert bowls and allow it to cool slightly. For a firmer texture, refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Garnish with fresh diced strawberries before serving.

Notes

  • Smoothness: For an ultra-smooth Tubby Custard, blending is key. A few pulses and you’ll have the silkiest dessert in all of Teletubbyland.
  • Flavor Variations: Feel free to infuse your custard with different extracts like almond or coconut for a twist on the classic recipe.
  • Color Fun: The pink hue is iconic, but why not experiment with other food colorings for a rainbow of Tubby Custard delights?
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