Gluten-free custard

Name: Gluten-free custard
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Milk 2.1 cups; Sugar 0.6 cup; Egg yolks (about 5) 7 tbsp; Potato starch 3 tbsp; Rice starch 4 tsp; Vanilla bean 1; Lemon peel 1; Cinnamon powder to taste; Raspberries to taste

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Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low
Note + resting time in the refrigerator (1-2 hours)

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Lulù Gargari

Rich and silky-smooth, gluten-free custard brings that classic dessert comfort families crave—only with a fun twist everyone can dig into. Sweet, golden color makes each spoonful look nice and inviting, while the naturally creamy texture feels extra special no matter when it’s served. Plenty of families searching for a dessert that’s both allergy-friendly and delicious end up loving how this homemade custard fits big gatherings, everyday family dinners, or easy weekend treats. Simple yet satisfying flavor means picky eaters, long-time custard fans, and those new to gluten-free sweets can all dig in with a smile. Since it uses cornflour custard at the base, you get that familiar silky texture—just a little lighter and more DIGESTION-FRIENDLY for everyone around the table. Subtle vanilla flavor brings a calm, mellow sweetness (real crowd-pleaser if you ask most kids). Always looks good in a bowl, on a cake, or as a fun filling for pastries…so it’s great for casual nights or full-on celebrations alike.

Easy swapping and lots of add-ons make this gluten-free dessert work any time…even if you’re juggling allergies or running out of ideas. Home cooks who want a good treat with real flexibility find this works as a bright drizzle over brownies or as a stand-up show on its own—extra nice for those late-night dessert cravings or after-school snacks for hungry kids. Looking for a nut-free or dairy-free custard recipe? Simple switches let everyone around the table enjoy that same great custard texture without missing any sweet flavor. Tuck it into gluten-free cakes or spoon right over fresh fruit (strawberries work REALLY well), or serve alongside a stack of vanilla shortbread for busy birthday parties. Moist, fluffy, and always delicious, it stands out as a favorite when folks want something easy but comforting—plus, you can sprinkle on toppings or add a shake of cinnamon for personal flair. Tips from gluten-free baking fans help keep every bowl crowd-ready…whether it’s a quiet Tuesday or a lively potluck. Thanks to reliable custard consistency, there’s a reason families keep coming back for more: it makes any meal just a bit sweeter, sharing the simple joy of something warm, creamy, and happy-making.

How to prepare Gluten-free custard

To prepare the gluten-free custard, first pour the milk into a saucepan, add the vanilla seeds 1, lemon zest 2, and cinnamon 3. Stir and bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, place the sugar, add the salt 4, rice starch 5, and potato starch 6, and mix quickly.

At this point, add the egg yolks 7 and mix immediately 8 to avoid lumps. When the milk is about to boil, pour it into the bowl through a strainer 9 to filter out the lemon zest.

Stir once more and transfer everything back into the saucepan 10 and cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes until it thickens. Stir often 11 and when you see the first bubbles forming, remove from heat. Transfer the custard to a bowl 12 and let it cool slightly.

Cover with cling film in contact 13 and let it rest in the fridge for 1-2 hours. You can then use it as you wish, but you can also enjoy it with a spoon, placing it in a small bowl and decorating with some raspberries 14. The gluten-free custard is ready to be served 15.

Storage

The gluten-free custard can be stored in the refrigerator, covered with cling film in contact, for 2-3 days.

Alternatively, it can be frozen for 1 month.

Advice

You can vary the taste of your gluten-free custard by adding chopped dark chocolate when the custard is still hot, or by dissolving instant coffee in the hot milk.

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Gluten-free custard

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Gluten-free custard

Storage

Advice

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