Ambrosia's delicious creation – Devon Custard, adds creamy joy and traditional comfort to your table. Ambrosia is a well-known brand that has been creating ready-to-serve deserts for many years. Their custard is a family-favourite in the kitchen for both special occasions and regular treats because of its silky texture and delicious flavour. Ambrosia Custard is a simple yet a magical treat that invites everyone to experience its exquisite essence in every mouthful. It can be enjoyed both as a standalone dessert or can be added to other deserts for an added texture, taste, and flavour.

History of Lifton Ambrosia Creamery

The history of Ambrosia Devon Custard goes back to several decades in 1917, when Albert Morris founded this creamery in Lifton. Ambrosia translates to the meaning 'food from the gods’. He began this creamery to create infant food, for which he bought milk from the local farms. Most farms in this area bred the Red Ruby breed of cows. The company slowly expanded its products, and today, along with a string of other food products, they also sell the Ambrosia Devon Custard.

The company first made and sold their Devon Custard on the report canning lines in Lifton. Later in the 1970s, they improved their technology and bettered their Devon custard and soon took over the market as a leading producer of ready-to-eat custard.

People love Ambrosia’s custard so much because they use local milk from the Devon farms. In fact, their advertising slogan is ‘Devon Knows How They Make it So Creamy’.

Ingredients of Ambrosia Devon Custard

Ambrosia uses natural ingredients to prepare their custard. They do not add any preservatives to it. Some ingredients are as follows:

Full Cream Milk

They use rich milk from their local farms. Full cream milk contains the natural fat content present in milk. It brings a rich and creamy texture to the custard. Full cream milk is known for its fuller flavour and higher fat content compared to other types of milk.

Skimmed Milk

This is the milk from which most or all of the fat has been removed. It is a lower-fat alternative to full-cream milk. Skimmed milk retains the essential nutrients found in milk but has a lower calorie and fat content.

Sugar

Sugar is a sweetening agent that enhances the overall taste of the custard. It adds sweetness and can balance the flavours of other ingredients. Sugar is an important ingredient in the Ambrosia Devon Custard, as this is what gives it the sweetness.

Modified Starch

Modified starch is a plant-based additive that is used as a thickening agent. It helps give the custard a desirable consistency and ensures a smooth texture.

Natural Flavouring

Natural flavouring refers to extracts or essences derived from natural sources – in Devon custard, it is vanilla. It boost up the overall taste and aroma of the product, providing a natural and pleasing flavour.

Colour Annatto

Annatto is a natural food colouring made from the seeds of the achiote tree. It is used to impart a yellow or orange colour to the product. In Devon custard, it contributes to the visual appeal of the final product and gives it a beautiful natural hue.

Ambrosia Custard and Chocolate Parfait

Ingredients

• 1 can of Ambrosia Devon Custard
• Chocolate cookies or chocolate cake crumbs
• Chocolate sauce or melted chocolate for drizzling
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Preparation

• In serving glasses, layer chocolate cookies or chocolate cake crumbs at the bottom.
• Pour a layer of Ambrosia Devon Custard over the chocolate layer.
• Repeat the layers, creating alternating layers of custard and chocolate.
• Top the parfait with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
• Drizzle melted chocolate or else chocolate sauce over the whipped cream.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings for an extra chocolatey touch.
• Refrigerate the parfaits for at least an hour before serving.
• Serve chilled!

Ambrosia Custard and Apple Crumble

Ingredients

• 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 Can Ambrosia Devon Custard
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 cup of rolled oats
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Preparation

• Preheat and set the oven to 180°C or 350°F.
• Take a bowl and mix the sliced apples with sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice.
• Keep the apple mixture to a baking dish.
• In a different bowl, mix together rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and ground cinnamon.
• Apply the butter into the dry ingredients till the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Sprinkle the crumble topping equally over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for around 30-35 minutes or till the topping turns golden brown and the apples are tender.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Spoon the warm apple crumble into serving bowls.
• Pour a generous amount of Ambrosia Devon Custard over the apple crumble.
• Serve warm!

Custard is like a warm hug in British kitchens. It is smooth and sweet and makes everyone feel at home. Families love it during special moments, and it is part of classic desserts. Custard is a tasty tradition that has been around for a long time – and keeps all the generations connected. Enjoying it along with your family at the dining table is like sharing a delicious secret with everyone. Custard is more than just a treat; it is a simple joy that brings smiles and happy memories to families all over Britain.