Custard problems

whatsnext

can anyone help i have just made my first every custard tart i have just taken it out of the oven and it is still runny if not more runny than when i put it in the oven i followed the recipe word for word i thought, should i stick it back in the oven? or will it set over time?:o
thanks lyns

JulieM

I would put it back in the oven on a low heat and check it every 10 mins.

ravylesley

put it back in the oven and leave it there till it sets.Each oven is individual so dont worry about over running on recipe cooking times just make sure it doesnt burn

Lesleyxx

whatsnext

i put it back in and burnt it,and it still didnt set!, burnt on the top runny in the middle,yum. nigella i am not!

McKneff

cook it on a little lower heat next time.

floyd

Which recipe was it that you used? Maybe we can have a look and see if any of the proportions look unusual

whatsnext

hi it was on all recipes web site and it was called Pasteis de Nata - Portuguese Custard Tarts they look lovely in the picture
i am now using a delia recipe and it is rising! i dont know what i have done this time, this is what you get for saying you would make afters for a few people, morrisons is on the way if i fail again.

sonnythecat

I've just made some creme patissier; It's a Nigella recipe and is supposed to fill a cake, which is what I was hoping to do with it. BUT its really runny, more like custard.

How could I thicken it up? Any suggestions would be so gratefully received!!!!!!!!! Thanks

floyd

Mix a little cornflour or arrowroot with cold water to form a loose paste then whisk that into the custard over a low head, continue stirring so it doesnt burn and thickens up (might take 5-10 mins)

Bongedone

As Floyd says but you don't need a little one. Heat will do.