Babies First Custard Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 3/4 of a cup of full fat milk

Directions

• Place you milk into a saucepan on the stove and bring it to the boil then turn off the heat.
• Seperate your egg whites and the yolk into a bowl (you can keep the whites and use them later. You can even freeze them).
• Whisk your yolks in the bowl. Now keep whisking and slowing add in your hot milk.
• Once the milk has been added to the bowl, transfer it back to the sauce pan and place in back on the stove on a low heat.
• Continue stirring on the stove until it has thickened.
• Now remove from the heat and add in any additions you want to flavour it.

Our favourite flavour combinations to add:

• Mashed pear, vanilla and oats
• Grated carrot, almond butter and avocado
• Roasted beetroot, peanut butter and hemp seeds
• Puree spinach, apple and blueberries

Storage Instructions

Store the custard in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving. This custard isn't ideal for freezing as the texture can split, so it's best made fresh.

Nutrition Notes

Unlike many shop-bought custards loaded with added sugar, this version is built on nourishing egg yolks and full-fat milk — providing protein, healthy fats, choline and calcium. A smooth, naturally savoury-sweet base you can flavour however you like.

Parent Tip

The smooth texture is perfect for little ones just starting solids. Flavour it with whatever you have at home — pumpkin, nut butters, sweet potato, pear, oats or seeds — to add variety and nutrition.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age is this suitable?

Suitable as soon as you start solids, usually around 6 months. The smooth texture is ideal for new eaters.

Can I make it egg free?

Yes — swap the egg yolks for corn flour, using 3 teaspoons in place of the 2 egg yolks.

Can I make it dairy free?

Swap the milk for oat milk, breast milk, almond milk or soy milk (note soy is also a top 9 allergen).

Can I add sweetness or flavour?

Absolutely — it's designed to be flavoured. Try mashed pear and vanilla, almond butter and avocado, or pureed fruit, with no need for added sugar.