Sentence examples for custard thicken from inspiring English sources
On a very low heat, cook until the custard thickens.
Cook gently for six minutes, until the custard thickens, then set aside to cool.
Pour the whole lot back into the pan and heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens.
Return to the pan and cook gently over a low heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens.
Return to the pan and cook gently over a low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens; don't let it boil.
Simmer on a medium heat for six minutes, until the custard thickens, then remove, set aside to cool, then add the lemon juice.
Put over a very low heat and whisk constantly for about 10-15 minutes, or until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Turn the heat to very low and stir, using a figure-of-eight motion, until the custard thickens – this will take eight to 10 minutes.
Return to the pan and cook gently over a low heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens (but don't let it boil).
A bottom of set custard thickened with breadcrumbs and scented with lemon, topped with a layer of raspberry jam and finished with a meringue hat: Queen of puddings is quite simply one of the best puddings ever.
