Guyanese custard block | recipe my childhood favorite

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot powder is a healthier thickening agent.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

Prepare the custard powder by adding 3 tablespoons to a bowl with 1/2 cup of water and mix well, then set aside.

In a preheated skillet, add more than 1/2 cup of water along with whole cinnamon and clove, and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse flavors.

Add half and half milk and cream, as well as evaporated milk to the skillet, and bring to a mild simmer.

Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until it dissolves completely, then bring the mixture back to a simmer.

Add the prepared custard powder mixture to the skillet and mix well, allowing it to thicken until it coats the back of a spoon, ensuring it is not too thick or too thin.

Add spices and flavors including ground cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well.

Strain the mixture to achieve a smooth texture.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly before pouring it into silicone ice trays or molds.

Place the filled molds in the freezer for 6 to 8 hours or overnight to set.

Cooking Techniques

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