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Hello, today I'm sharing a quick and easy egg yolk custard recipe. What makes it a baby custard rather than a regular old custard? Well it's the fact that it is a sugar-free!

Jump to RecipeThis version has been sweetened with peach purée

When can a baby have custard?

Ok, so to answer this question, "how many months old does a baby need to be to be able to have custard" we need to just cover off a couple of things. The first is at what age can a baby start solids.

  • If your baby is less than 17 weeks  (less than 4 months) then the guidance from the professional bodies around the world would be that your baby is too young to start solids.
  • If your baby is between 17 and 26 weeks ie between 4-6 months old, and meets the physical requirements to begin solids then the advice may vary depending on your own country's weaning guidelines.
  • If your baby is over 6 months then the guidelines would say its ok to start solids
  • I have summarised a lot of the guidelines and research from around the world in my article "what is the best age to introduce solids" but it is always best to chat with your health care professional about your baby.

The next thing to cover off is when is it safe for babies to have the 2 main ingredients in custard, egg and milk. The advice from professional allergy bodies around the world is that we do not need to delay the introduction of common allergen foods such as milk and egg. So if your baby has started solids then this recipe would be one you can use. You can read about this in my article when to introduce the allergy foods or I have specifially written on the topic of eggs for baby.

It is always best to discuss the introduction of allergy foods to your baby with your healthcare professional so that you can get advice specific to your little one.

Custard is made with egg and milk, it is a combination food, if your baby has not already been exposed to both milk and egg, then it is best to try these foods as individual foods in case there is a reaction.

There may be reasons why you might choose to make this baby pudding without dairy or egg, particularly if your child already has a diagnosed cows milk protein allergy or egg allergy

I also want to clear up a little confusion, many people ask why I include cows milk in recipes for babies under 1 year of age. I write about it more in my baby porridge recipe. Essentially, babies shouldn't have cows milk as a beverage under 1 yr of age, this should be breastmilk or infant formula. It is ok for babies to have cows milk in foods, meals and snacks.

Tips to thickening custard

You want to end up with a smooth creamy spoonable custard.
  • The egg yolk and cornflour are the thickeners.
  • If you are not using cornflour you will need 2 egg yolks
  • If you are not using egg you will need 3 tablespoon of cornflour
  • Heat the milk until just boiling ie scalding hot
  • When you add the yolk and cornflour make sure you whisk continuously otherwise you can end up with lumps or scrambled eggs
  • When you return the milk mix to the heat to thicken, make sure the heat is low and you don't reboil the milk, this will make thin custard.
Egg yolk and cornflour are the thickeners for this custard recipe

Milk-Free Custard

I've tested this recipe with a few different milk alternatives and it has worked well with soy, rice and almond milk. My suggestion would be adding an extra teaspoon of cornflour to the mix as some of the alternative milks do not thicken quite as easily. So try 2tsp of cornflour instead of 1 teaspoon

I also get asked how to make custard with baby formula or how to make custard with breastmilk. The answer is easy, stick to this same recipe. You can sub milk for infant formula or expressed breastmilk. As with my suggestion of using a little extra cornflour for alternative milk I would do the same with formula and breastmilk. Either add some extra cornflour, or use a little less volume so that there is less to thicken

If you would rather a custard-style recipe that needs no milk alternative, then check out my "magic custard" for babies, which is based on avocado.

How to make custard with out egg

If you are wanting to make a custard without eggs, the easiest thing would be to adapt this recipe so that it becomes a blancmange rather than an egg yolk custard.

Basically to make this custard with our egg, you skip the egg yolk, up the cornflour to 3tsp or 1Tbsp the rest of the recipe will stay the same. This is what as known as a blancmange.

Another alternative for making egg free custard is to make a chia pudding, I have 2 simple chia puddings designed for babies on my site banana chia pudding and apple pie chia pudding.

How to make sugar free custard?

That's easy you just sweeten your custard with something else. For a baby a fruit purée makes sense as a sweetener. I've made banana custard using mashed or puréed banana as the sweetener, peach custard, pear custard and apple custard all have been perfectly sweet for babies.

If you are using a fruit purée to sweeten and egg custard, I find the easiest way is to make a plain custard then stir in the fruit purée at the end once you have taken the custard off the heat.

You can of course sweeten this basic egg custard with other things, honey and maple syrup work well. Please remember though that honey is not recommended for babies under 12 months

You can also of course use regular cane sugar if you choose too. I make homemade custard for my older school aged kids using regular sugar, for a young baby you may not wish to.

If you've landed on this website trying to track down a custard recipe for babies, chances are you have a little one and you might be on the hunt for other homemade baby food recipes. I've got quite a selection on my website covering both purees and finger foods / baby-led weaning

Homemade recipes for babies

  • 165 Mililitres milk Two thirds of a cup
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon cornflour

  • Check the notes below for some of the optional ingredients before you start

  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan, you want to bring it just to the boil

  • While the milk is heating whisk the egg yolk and cornflour together to form a paste in a heat proof bowl

  • Remove the hot milk from the heat and pour this over the egg yolk and cornflour paste, whisking until its well combined

  • Return the milk to the saucepan and continue to heat over a low heat until the custard thickens, stirring regularly

  • Stir through a fruit purée to sweeten

Dairy-Free

If you are making this recipe with a cows milk alternative such as soy milk, rice milk or almond milk consider adding an extra teaspoonful of cornflour as sometimes these milks need a little more thickening power. The same goes if you are using breastmilk or infant formula in this recipe

Without egg

To make a blancmange (ie egg-free custard) sub the egg yolk for 2 teaspoon of cornflour, so you will need 3 teaspoon in total. To make a paste whisk the cornflour with 2 tablespoon of the milk you are using.

How to sweeten the custard

  • Fruit pureé such as peach, apple, banana, and pear all work well, stir through around ¼ C of fruit purée to the custard once thickened
  • You can use maple syrup or honey to sweeten the custard, stir a little though once the custard is thickened. (don't use honey in babies under 1 yr)
  • You can also use regular sugar 1-2 tsps add this when you are making the cornflour and egg yolk paste
  • Vanilla and Cinnamon

You can use these to flavour the custard, of you are going to, add it to the milk before you begin heating it as the heat will help infuse the milk with the flavour.

Serving: 1g | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 47mg

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8 Easy Homemade Custard Recipes For Babies

Banana, oats, and mango custards are some delicious recipes to feed your little one.

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Custard is a dessert usually made of cream or milk, egg yolk (thickening agent), flavors, and sugar. Its smooth, semi-thick texture makes custard for babies an easy-to-consume option that they can have in moderation. Further, one can make different types of custard with different ingredients or by tweaking the preparation method (1).

Different varieties of ready-mix custards are available over the counter. However, be informed of their ingredients as most commercially available custard mixes are high in refined sugar and sodium. Besides, they usually contain synthetic flavors and preservatives. Though custard mixes may not cause immediate health concerns, preparing it at home from scratch is safer. Homemade custard mixes allow you to experiment with ingredients and make the custard healthier for the baby.

Read on for some interesting, delectable, and wholesome custard recipes that you can prepare without using ready-made custard mixes or powders.

When Can Babies Start Consuming Custard?

Although you should avoid feeding cow milk as the main drink to babies under 12 months, you could give small amounts of pasteurizediXProducts that are made bacteria and pathogens-free by heating at controlled temperatures for a specific duration milk as a part of solid foods, such as custard, from six months of age (2) (3).

Milk and egg in custard can offer your baby several nutrients, such as calcium, protein, and vitamin D. Yet, overconsumption can cause an excess calorie intake and reduce their intake of breast milk or formula milk and other solid balanced foods. Thus, it is best to offer infants and toddlers small portions of custard occasionally.

Related: 6-Month-Old Baby's Food Chart And Recipes

Easy Custard Recipes For Babies And Toddlers

Here are some easy-to-prepare and interesting custard recipes that you can try to add variety to your baby or toddler’s diet and provide them with essential nutrients.

1. Eggless Vanilla Custard (6 months+)

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You will need:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 4tbsp brown sugar
  • 2tbsp banana puree
  • 2tbsp mango puree
  • 1tsp vanilla bean paste

How to make:

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan over low heat and add rice flour and brown sugar. Mix well to prevent lumps from forming.
  2. Add vanilla bean paste and mix well. Simmer on a low to medium flame while constantly stirring until the custard begins to thicken and becomes creamy in texture.
  3. If a thick layer of the custard coats the back of the spoon, it is done.
  4. Turn off the flame, cover the pan, and set it aside to cool. Refrigerate the custard for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Next, transfer some custard into a bowl, add banana and mango puree, give it a mix, and feed the baby.
  6. For older babies, you can add nuts, seeds, and whole fruit pieces to the custard to enhance the nutritional value.

Quick tip

Since the custard thickens as it cools, do not overcook it.

Related: Mango For Babies: Nutritional Value, Benefits, And Recipes

2. Banana Custard (6 months+)

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You will need:

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 ripe banana or banana puree
  • 1tsp dry fruit powder
  • A drop of vanilla paste or vanilla extract

How to make:

  1. Whisk the egg yolks and milk in a mixing bowl using a fork.
  2. Put a heavy-bottom pan over low heat and pour whisked egg yolks into it while continuously stirring to prevent lumps.
  3. Cook the mixture for about ten minutes until the custard reaches the desired consistency. Turn off the flame.
  4. Add mashed banana, dry fruit powder, and vanilla into the mixture. Mix well to prevent lumps from forming.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour and serve cold.
  6. For older babies and toddlers, add finely chopped nuts, seeds, and dry fruits to enhance the nutritional value.
  7. You can also use different fruit purees to make the recipe.

3. Oats Custard (8 months+)

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You will need:

  • 2tbsp rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1tbsp jaggery powder
  • 1tsp dry fruit powder (coarsely ground)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder

How to make:

  1. Mix jaggery powder, egg yolk, and milk in a mixing bowl using a fork. Ensure no lumps are present in the mixture.
  2. Pour the mixture into a pan and cook over medium heat for two to three minutes. Stir continuously to ensure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
  3. As the mixture begins to thicken, add oats and dry fruit powder. Mix well and cook the mixture for an additional five minutes.
  4. Turn off the flame, and transfer the custard into custard bowls. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
  5. Garnish with cinnamon powder and serve.

Related: Oatmeal For Babies: Types, Benefits, And Recipes To Try

Quick tip

To prepare the custard with breastmilk or formula milk, cook the oats in water. Then add eggs and other ingredients to it. When the mixture turns creamy, switch off the heat and add milk.

4. Coconut And Apple Custard (10 months+)

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You will need:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ apple (peeled and mashed)
  • 2tbsp dates puree
  • 2tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 1tbsp dry fruit powder
  • 1tbsp cornflour
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon powder

How to make:

  1. Put a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk, desiccated coconut, dates puree, and dry fruit powder.
  2. Cook the mixture for five minutes and stir well until the milk begins to boil. Remove the pan.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and cornflour in a mixing bowl using a fork.
  4. Pour the egg yolk and cornflour mixture into the saucepan while whisking constantly. Ensure no lumps form.
  5. Cook the mixture over low heat for about eight minutes or until the custard thickens to the desired consistency.
  6. Turn off the flame and transfer the custard into serving bowls.
  7. Add mashed apple, garnish with cinnamon powder, and serve immediately.

5. Mango And Passionfruit Custard (10 months+)

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You will need:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup thickened cream
  • ½ cup mango and passion fruit pieces (finely chopped)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1tbsp dry fruit powder
  • 1tsp cornflour
  • ½ tsp vanilla bean paste

How to make:

  1. Put a saucepan over low heat, add milk, cream, and vanilla bean paste into it, and bring the milk mixture to boil.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and cornflour in a mixing bowl using a fork. Ensure no lumps are formed.
  3. Slowly add the egg yolk and cornflour mixture to the milk mixture while stirring vigorously.
  4. Cook on low heat until the custard thickens, and stir continuously to ensure the custard does not stick to the pan.
  5. Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the custard into a bowl.
  6. Add dry fruit powder and mango and passion fruit pieces. Feed immediately.

Related: Corn For Babies: Safety, Right Age, Benefits And Recipes

6. Baked Custard (12 months+)

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You will need:

  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • ¼ cup sweet potato
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1tbsp almonds, cashew, and walnuts (roasted and chopped)
  • Pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Olive oil for greasing

How to make:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176.7°C) and grease two ramekins with olive oil.
  2. Whisk all the ingredients in a mixing bowl using a fork until all the ingredients have mixed well into each other.
  3. Pour the mixture into the ramekins and bake for 15 to 25 minutes until the custard’s top turns light brown and is slightly wobbly in the middle.
  4. Once done, serve the custard warm. You can add freshly chopped seasonal fruits to enhance the nutritional value of the custard.

7. Eggless Papaya And Cinnamon Custard (12 months+)

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You will need:

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup papaya puree
  • 1tbsp potato starch
  • 1tsp toasted almonds (chopped)
  • 2-3 slices of strawberry for garnishing
  • A pinch of cinnamon

How to make:

  1. In a small bowl, mix potato starch and a tablespoon of milk.
  2. Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Once the milk simmers, slowly add the starch mixture into the milk while constantly stirring. Keep stirring until the custard thickens. Turn off the flame
  4. Add papaya puree and cinnamon into the mixture and stir well to ensure no lumps are present.
  5. Transfer the custard into a serving bowl, garnish with strawberry slices, and feed.

Related: Papaya For Babies: Safety, Benefits, Side Effects and Recipes

8.

Fruit Custard (12 months+)

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You will need:

  • 1 cup mixed fruits (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2tbsp roasted almonds and cashews (finely chopped)
  • 1tsp chia seeds
  • 1tsp potato starch
  • ½ tsp vanilla bean paste

How to make:

  1. Whisk egg yolks and potato starch in a mixing bowl using a fork. Set it aside.
  2. Put a saucepan over low heat and pour milk and vanilla paste into it. Bring the milk to a boil.
  3. Slowly add the egg mixture to the milk while stirring constantly.
  4. Cook the mixture on low heat while continuously stirring until the custard thickens and reaches the desired consistency. Ensure no lumps are present.
  5. Turn off the flame and transfer the custard into a bowl.
  6. Add chopped fruits, nuts, and chia seeds to the custard and refrigerate for four to five hours before feeding.

Note: Custard contains eggs, whole milk, nuts, and other ingredients that may trigger allergic reactions. Therefore, before feeding custard, ensure the ingredients’ safety for your baby.

1. Does custard make babies fat?

Since custard contains milk and sugar, it may increase your baby’s weight. Therefore, give custard in small amounts only as a treat to your babies. You may also replace the sugar in the custard with natural sweeteners to make it healthier.

2. Which is healthier, yogurt or custard for babies?

Yogurt is a healthier option for babies. Studies indicate that yogurt positively affects babies’ gut microbiotaiXThe community of microorganisms composition and reduces infectious diarrhea (4). You may introduce unsweetened yogurt to your babies from six months (5).

When served in moderation, custard can be a healthy part of your baby’s diet. Though parents are discouraged from giving cow’s milk to babies below 12 months, foods such as custard made with pasteurized milk can be given to them. In addition, you can increase the nutritional quotient of your child’s custard recipe by including healthy ingredients such as seeds, nuts, and fruits. Consuming custard occasionally will satisfy your baby’s sweet tooth. However, ensure they have a balanced diet to confirm that they are not missing out on any essential nutrients.

Key Pointers

  • Custard is a flavorful dessert made with various ingredients, and it can be introduced to babies after six months.
  • Easy-to-make homemade custards, such as eggless vanilla and banana custard, are a healthy addition to your baby’s diet.
  • Fruit custard with seasonal fruits, cinnamon, and coconut could be a healthy, scrumptious inclusion to your baby’s snack or mealtime.

References:

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  1. Custard; ACS Distance Education
    https://www.acs.edu. au/info/food/foods/custard.aspx
  2. Milk and dairy products; Nidirect government sevices
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/milk-and-dairy-products
  3. Infant Feeding Guidelines Information for Health Workers; National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Government
    https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/the_guidelines/n56_infant_feeding_guidelines_150917(1).pdf
  4. Sharon M Donovan and Goutham Rao; Health benefits of yogurt among infants and toddlers aged 4 to 24 months: a systematic review; NCBI; (2019)
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31038676/
  5. Yogurt cheese and milk; Newfoundland Labrador
    https://www.gov.nl.ca/healthyeating/baby/offering-healthy-foods/what-foods-should-i-offer-my-baby/yogurt-cheese-and-milk/

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How to make custard Dessert for a children's party

In addition to the fact that it is not difficult to prepare custard, this dessert is ideal for children's parties. Toddlers can take the cream right in the pots and dip some delicious shortbread cookies into it or add various fruits. Very comfortable, beautiful and stylish! It only takes a little patience during preparation and your lifesaver dessert is ready. And no hassle!


A few words about our dessert:

  • This cream pot is the most delicate of all custards. It is served in the same bowl in which it is boiled (without taking it out of the mold), which allows you to completely abandon proteins.
  • Take one yolk per small pot (100 ml).
  • You can infuse a vanilla bean in milk or melt chocolate in it to make vanilla or chocolate cream.
  • I kept the pots from expensive yogurt, which was bought specifically for the purchase of these cutest pots. Instead of pots, ceramic or earthenware, glass jars can be used.
  • Sugar can be added if desired - if you do not like sweet cream.
  • Custard in pots is very convenient to take with you on a picnic without unwrapping the foil.
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  • Calories (100g): 180 kcal
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Ingredients :

  • Milk - 600 ml.
  • Egg yolk - 8 pcs.
  • Sugar - 160 g.
  • Chocolate - 3 squares
  • Vanilla - 1 pod

Preparation:

Separate the yolks from the whites.

Add sugar to the yolks. We don't need squirrels. From them you can cook protein muffins with cranberries.

Pour milk. Mix thoroughly.

Melt the chocolate in a separate bowl over a water bath. To do this, place a cup of chocolate on a saucepan with water. The cup should be larger in diameter than the saucepan, and the water in the saucepan should not touch the bottom of the bowl. Then put the whole structure on fire. When the chocolate turns into a viscous viscous mass, the process can be completed.

Pour cream into pots. Leave them alone for a few minutes, and then carefully remove the pop-up foam. Add melted chocolate to half the pots.

Cover each pot with foil and place in a pot of water. Cook over low heat for about 1 hour.

The surface of the vanilla custard pots will turn a beautiful golden yellow shiny color and the contents of the chocolate cream pots will have a nice brown color. Bon appetit!

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Number of servings

  • Egg

    3 pieces

  • Sugar

    3 st. l.

  • Cream 33%

    200 ml.

  • Milk

    100 ml.

  • Vanillin

    taste

  • 1.

    Wash eggs thoroughly and soak in hot water for 10 seconds. Separate whites from yolks.

  • 2.

    Pour the cream, milk and vanilla into a saucepan. Stir with a whisk and bring to a boil.

  • 3.

    Mix yolks with sugar. Beat with a mixer at high speed for about 8 minutes, until a smooth, light mass is obtained.

  • 4.

    While continuing to beat the yolks, gradually add the hot cream. Pour the resulting cream back into the pan and heat over low heat until it thickens. It is important to stir all the time and prevent boiling.

  • 5.

    Pour the cream into a bowl, cover with cling film so that it touches the cream. Keep in refrigerator.

  • Calories

    587 kcal.

  • Proteins

    12 g

  • Fats

    40 g

  • Carbohydrates

    44 g

* Nutritional value as a percentage of the daily value. Value given for diet
based on 2500 kcal/day.

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