Vegan Almond Milk Custard Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk, or any plant milk. The original author used homemade almond milk made from peeled almonds and did not strain it, only blended it very smoothly, which made the custard richer and creamier.
- 2 tbsp custard powder, making sure it contains no egg
- 1 tbsp sugar or another sweetener, with more if you prefer it sweeter
How to Make Vegan Almond Milk Custard
Put the almond milk on the stove and bring it to a boil. Add the tablespoon of sugar and keep stirring over low heat.
Mix the 2 tablespoons of custard powder with a little cold water until fully dissolved.
When the almond milk boils, add the dissolved custard while whisking continuously so it does not form lumps.
Continue simmering over low heat while stirring so it does not stick, for about 2 minutes or until the mixture becomes thick.
Pour immediately into serving bowls before it sets. You can pour half the mixture first, then mix 1 tablespoon cocoa into the other half for a chocolate layer. You can also place biscuits in the bottom of the bowl before pouring in the custard.
Enjoy.
What Almond Milk Adds to the Custard
Almonds have measurable effects on cardiovascular risk markers: a recent meta-analysis of 36 studies and 2,485 participants found reductions in LDL, total cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and ApoB. Source.
Almond milk can contribute unsaturated fats, vitamin E and magnesium, and fortified versions can also provide calcium and vitamin D. Homemade versions vary depending on how much almond remains in the final drink.
And the nicest part is that a creamy custard does not need cow’s milk or eggs: the same dessert can be made entirely from plant ingredients.
Try our vegan almond cake, vegan chocolate crepes, or date chocolate without added sugar.
