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What You Need
- Custard powder or starch mixed smoothly before heating
- Milk or coconut milk added gradually
- Sugar measured before cooking
- Low to medium heat
- A whisk or spoon for constant stirring
How To Prevent Lumps
- Mix the custard powder with a small amount of cold liquid before adding heat.
- Warm the remaining liquid gently instead of boiling it hard.
- Whisk the slurry into the warm liquid slowly while stirring constantly.
- Keep the heat moderate until the custard thickens smoothly.
- Strain the custard if small lumps form, then use it before it sets too firmly.
Tips And Substitutions
Helpful tips
- Most lumps start when dry custard powder hits hot liquid too quickly.
- A lower heat gives you more control.
- Straining is a useful rescue step if the flavor is still good.
Substitutions and variations
- Use coconut milk for a richer island-style filling.
- Use milk for a lighter custard.
- A fine sieve can rescue a slightly lumpy batch.
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View recipeFAQ
Why did my custard turn lumpy?
The starch likely heated too quickly before it was fully dispersed.
Can lumpy custard be fixed?
Often yes. Whisk hard, lower the heat, and strain it if needed.
Does this apply to Fiji custard pie?
Yes. This guide supports the stovetop filling used for Fiji custard pie.
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