Blueberry Malva Vanilla Custard (Print Version)

Lush blueberry malva paired with creamy vanilla custard offers a nostalgic, comforting finish.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

→ Vanilla Custard

11 - 2 cups whole milk
12 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Pinch of salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend melted butter, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually stir wet ingredients into the dry mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries for even distribution.
05 - Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Allow to slightly cool.
07 - While the pudding bakes, combine whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk constantly over medium heat until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
08 - Remove custard from heat and let it cool slightly to achieve desired serving consistency.
09 - Allow the pudding to cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm slices with vanilla custard generously drizzled on top.

# Notes:

01 - For best flavor, use ripe fresh blueberries or thawed frozen blueberries. Avoid overmixing batter to ensure a light texture.