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Bird's Custard Powder

Rating, 4.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews.
Life 1m+Product life guaranteed for 1 month.
350g £6.71 per kilo
£2.35

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Product Information

There’s nothing more satisfying than a traditional homemade pudding with lashings of warm custard. Since 1837, Bird's have helped create family teatime memories with their original recipe custard powder. It's been loved and handed down from generation to generation. Enjoy and share Bird's Original Custard with your loved ones as part of an indulgent family feast or a mid-week meal. Serve it as a comforting accompaniment to a golden syrup sponge pudding or a warm apple pie in the colder months, or use it as the sumptuous custard layer in a summer trifle with juicy fruit, sponge cake and cream when the Great British weather is warmer. Bird’s Custard makes every teatime treat that bit sweeter.

Features

Bird’s Original Custard Powder, The original homemade taste, Suitable for vegetarians, No artificial colours, Pack contains 40 portions

Further description

Why not try leaving out the sugar and adding apple puree at the end, for a lovely apple custard.
For more ideas, go to www.greatlittleideas.com

Country of origin

UK

Nutritional data

Typical ValuesAs prepared with semi-skimmed milk Per 100gAs prepared with semi-skimmed milk Per portion (164g)
Energy350kJ/83kcal574kJ/36kcal
Fat1.5g2.5g
of which Saturates1.0g1.6g
Carbohydrate14.2g23.3g
of which Sugars9.5g15.6g
Fibre<0.5g<0.5g
Protein3.1g5.1g
Salt0.15g0.25g
This pack contains 40 portions

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Preparation and Usage

Delicious Bird's Custard in a few easy steps!

All You Need
- Saucepan
- Large jug
- Large bowl (2L)
- 1 Pint of milk
- 2 Tbsp of sugar

You Make It Special
Use skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole, coconut or almond milk to make your perfect custard.
Vary the milk quantity for your desired consistency.
Add more or less sugar to suit your taste.

Makes 4 servings.
On the Hob
1 Mix 2 heaped tbsp (35g) of custard powder with 2 tbsp (35g) of sugar in a saucepan.
2 Measure 1 pint (568ml) of cold milk, add a little of it (approx. 2 tbsp) to the pan and stir to form a smooth paste.
3 Stir in the remainder of the milk.
4 Heat, stirring continuously, until gently boiling.

Microwave 800W, Cat E
1 mix 2 heaped tbsp (35g) of custard powder with 2 tbsp (35g) of sugar in a large bowl (at least 2L).
2 Measure 1 pint (568ml) of cold milk, add a little of it (approx. 2 tbsp) to the bowl and stir with a fork to form a smooth paste.
3 Stir in the remainder of the milk.
4 Heat on full power for 6 minutes, whisking/stirring half way through and again at the end.

Cooking guidelines

Cooking Instructions - General. How to make delicious Bird's Custard: To make 1 pint (568ml)
NB. All cooking appliances vary. These are guidelines only. Cooking time will differ for a lower or higher wattage microwave oven.; Hob - From Ambient. 1. Put 2 tablespoons (35g) of custard powder and 1-2 tablespoons (15g-35g) of sugar in a basin.
2. Mix into a smooth paste with a little (approx. 2 tablespoons) milk taken from 1 pint (568ml).
3. Heat the remaining milk to nearly boiling and pour onto the custard mix, stirring well.
4. Return to the saucepan and bring to the boil over a gentle heat, stirring continuously.; Microwave - From Ambient. 1. Put 2 tablespoons (35g) of custard powder and 1-2 tablespoons (15g-35g) of sugar in a basin.
2. Mix into a smooth paste with a little (approx. 2 tablespoons) milk taken from 1 pint (568ml).
3. Add the remaining milk and cook on full power for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking period.
4. Leave to stand for 1 minute before serving.

Package type

Can

Recycling information

Foil - Recycle; Lid - Recycle

Other Information

Full Product Name:
Custard Powder.

Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
Once made up, store in a refrigerator and treat as fresh food.
Best before end see lid or base.

Usage:
40 Servings

Additional Information:
Bird's trademarks, designs and logos appearing on this pack are owned by the Premier Foods Group.

Ingredients

Maize Starch, Salt, Colour (Annatto Norbixin), Flavouring

Allergen Information

May Contain Milk
May contain Milk.

Dietary Information

Suitable for Vegetarians

Brand

Bird's

Brand details

Original Custard Since 1837
Custard and loved by generations ever since. Bird's Custard is since 1837 made and served in millions of homes where proper custard is at the heart of a good pud!

Manufacturer

Freepost Premier Foods.

Premier Foods ROI,
PO Box No 13008,
Dublin 1,
Ireland.

Country of Packing

UK

Return to Address

Bird's Careline:
Consumer Services
UK - 0800 0327111
Freepost Premier Foods Consumer Relations.

ROI - 1800 93 2814
Premier Foods ROI,
PO Box No 13008,
Dublin 1,
Ireland.
www.birdscustard.co.uk

Recipes

Delicious Bird's Custard in a few easy steps!
All you need
- Saucepan
- Large jug
- Large bowl (2L)
- 1 Pint of milk
- 2 Tbsp of sugar
Makes 4 servings.
On the hob
1 Mix 2 heaped tbsp (35g) of custard powder with 2 tbsp (35g) of sugar in a saucepan.
2 Measure 1 pint (568ml) of cold milk, add a little of it (approx. 2 tbsp) to the pan and stir to form a smooth paste.
3 Stir in the remainder of the milk.
4 Heat, stirring continuously, until gently boiling.
Microwave 800W, Cat E
1 Mix 2 heaped tbsp (35g) of custard powder with 2 tbsp (35g) of sugar in a large bowl (at least 2L).
2 Measure 1 pint (568ml) of cold milk, add a little of it (approx. 2 tbsp) to the bowl and stir with a fork to form a smooth paste.
3 Stir in the remainder of the milk.
4 Heat on full power for 6 minutes, whisking-stirring half way through and again at the end.
You make it special
Use skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole, coconut or almond milk to make your perfect custard.
Vary the milk quantity for your desired consistency.
Add more or less sugar to suit your taste.

Manufacturer marketing

By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen Manufacturers of Cakes and Culinary Products Premier Foods Plc, St. Albans

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