Custard Lumpy
Your stovetop custard has lumps because the eggs scrambled. Strain and smooth it out.
lumps · grainy texture · vegetarian · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve
- 2 whisk in 1 tablespoon warm cream to smooth
- 3 chill and serve with fruit
If it's still wrong
- blend briefly with an immersion blender
- serve as a sauce over cake or fruit
Prevent next time
- temper eggs slowly with hot liquid
- cook over low heat and stir constantly
Notes
Why this works
Custard is delicate. Straining removes the overcooked egg bits, and a small amount of cream smooths the texture without diluting flavor.