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Classic Custard Creams with Vanilla and Orange Zest
Skip the store-bought and bake real custard creams at home with this simple recipe.
Custard creams are a classic treat, and making them at home is easier than you think. These soft, buttery biscuits are filled with a sweet custard cream that melts in your mouth. You only need simple ingredients, and they come together fast. Perfect with a cup of tea or as a quick sweet bite anytime.
Why You’ll Love These Custard Creams:
- Great for sharing: A fun homemade treat for family and friends
- Easy to make: No fancy tools or skills needed
- Better than store-bought: Rich, fresh flavor you can’t get from a box
- Perfect texture: Light, crumbly biscuits with smooth, creamy filling
- Simple ingredients: Everything you need is probably in your kitchen
These classic Custard Creams are crumbly on the outside with a smooth custard filling inside. Made with simple ingredients and baked in under 30 minutes, they’re a fun way to bring a little comfort baking into your week.
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Homemade Custard Cream Biscuits made simple
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: British
Description
These homemade custard cream biscuits are buttery, crumbly, and filled with smooth vanilla cream.
Ingredients
Biscuits:
- 125 g butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup custard powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Custard cream filling:
- 25 g butter (softened)
- 1/2 tsp finely grated orange rind
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/3 cup icing sugar
- 2 tsp custard powder
Instructions
- Beat the butter, icing sugar, and vanilla until it’s light and fluffy.
- You can use an electric mixer for this step.
- Sift the flour, custard powder, and baking powder together.
- Stir it into the butter mix bit by bit until everything is well combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about a teaspoon each) and place them on a greased or lined baking tray.
- Gently flatten them with your fingers, then press the tops with a fork to give them that classic look.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
- Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Custard Cream Filling
- In a bowl, mix the butter, orange rind, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted icing sugar and custard powder, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
Assemble Your Biscuits
- Once the biscuits are completely cool, sandwich two together with a spoonful of custard cream in the middle.
- Gently press to spread the filling evenly.
Unfilled biscuits: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Filled biscuits: Best eaten within 1 week.
These homemade custard creams are soft, buttery, and filled with that nostalgic custard flavor. They’re easy to whip up, fun to make, and always a hit. Give them a try, you might never go back to store-bought again.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Pamela
Make your own buttery custard creams with simple ingredients and zero fuss.
The Homemade Custard Creams recipe is quick, simple, and packed with buttery flavor and creamy vanilla filling. With everyday ingredients and easy steps, anyone can bake these soft, crumbly biscuits at home. Perfect for tea time or a sweet snack, they deliver all the comfort of a classic treat without the store-bought taste.
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