5-Minute Creamy Milk Custard (No Oven)

5-Minute Creamy Milk Custard (No Oven)

⏱️ Total Time

5 minutes

🍽️ Serves

2 small bowls

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🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups milk

• 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)

• 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp vanilla essence

• A pinch of salt

• Optional topping: cinnamon powder or crushed biscuit

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👩‍🍳 Method

1. In a bowl, mix cornflour with ¼ cup cold milk until smooth (no lumps).

2. In a pan, add remaining milk + sugar + salt.

3. Heat on medium flame, stirring constantly.

4. Add the cornflour mixture slowly.

5. Keep stirring for 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.

6. Turn off heat, add vanilla, mix well.

7. Pour into bowls and rest 1 minute.

👉 It will set slightly and become silky & spoon-soft, just like the picture.

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🌟 Why You’ll Love It

• No eggs

• No oven

• Budget-friendly

• Comfort dessert

• Ready anytime cravings hit

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🔁 Variations

• Caramel custard: Add 1 tbsp caramel syrup

• Chocolate version: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• Cardamom flavor: Add a pinch of elaichi

• Chilled: Refrigerate 10 minutes for thicker texture