Best Custard Powder Substitute: DIY Custard Powder (+More Easy Alternatives!)
A custard powder substitute could come in handy when you least expect it, especially if you like to bake as much as I do! Not everyone wants to make custard from scratch, and that's okay because you don't have to! Keep reading for 7 easy alternatives for custard powder that you can use in a pinch!
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Instructions
Combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and blitz it in your food processor until it turns into a fine powder.
Pour the vanilla sugar into a fine mesh sieve and shake it side to side to sift the mixture into a mixing bowl. Then, add in ½ cup powdered milk, ½ cup corn flour, and ¼ teaspoon yellow food coloring, if using.
You can either return the mixture to your food processor and blitz it once more, or you can sift the mixture back through the sieve into another bowl to get rid of any clumps.
Lastly use a fork or whisk to make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. You can then use your DIY custard powder right away, or store it in an airtight container to use later!
Notes
*Nutritional information is for 1 full cup of custard powder, not per serving.
For vegan custard powder, omit the powdered milk and use rice milk when making the custard powder into a sauce.
Food coloring is only necessary if you desire the signature yellow color of custard, but does nothing to the flavor so it is completely optional.
Though I typically use gel food coloring when baking, liquid food coloring is best for this recipe.
Homemade custard powder can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months but works best when used within 1 month.