Traditional custard recipes

You can replace coconut milk with 1 1/2 cups milk. Note

Golden mini custards for high tea or dessert. Serve with cream, custard, or ice cream for an extra treat.

Sink your knife into this beautiful dessert, complete with a smooth creamy custard filling and a golden, crumbly crust.

There’s no other way to say it – this cake is magical! The way the simple batter settles into layers of custard and sponge seems impossible, and yet it works beautifully.

You’ll need about 250g trimmed rhubarb. You can use a precooked shortcrust sweet flan case instead. Note

Please the whole family and yourself with these easy and tasty tarts, filled with sweet custard.

Chocolate and irish cream custard tart brought to you by Woman’s Day

Light and creamy, scoop your spoon through this beautiful vanilla spiced dessert, breaking through a perfectly baked top to reveal a smooth custard centre.

Make your Christmas or special occasion a little classier with this delightfully golden brandy custard and brandy butter. Make it in advance so it’s ready to pour over pudding or a favourite dessert.

Splurge on this creamy Italian mascarpone treat with hints of cinnamon, vanilla and brandy.

These custard-cream-filled doughnuts look and taste like heaven, and the recipe makes heaps so it’s worth the effort! Serve when friends come over for coffee or have them as a delicious informal dessert.

Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent weekend breakfast of fluffy, golden pikelets with a creamy chocolate custard drizzle and a sprinkle of macadamia nuts.

The tartness of sour cherries makes this custard cake recipe very special indeed

Luca Villari makes himself a nice cuppa, catches up on his EastEnders and frets briefly about the weather. Nicely in the mood, he presents his ultimate English dish

Add finely grated orange zest to custard. Make ahead: Cook custard the day before; keep, covered, in the fridge. Serve topped with toasted coconut. Note

Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.

Remove pudding from water bath straight away or the eggs will overcook and weep. Note

Try replacing the sultanas with chopped dried apricots, figs, apples, dates or chocolate chips. Note