Sainsbury's Basics Instant Custard (tinned)

Although I just gave a glowing review about Ambrosia Custard recently, I don't mind the cheaper stuff either. Yes, it is normally watery, and doesn't have quite as much taste, but if you are on a budget and want a bit of treat or dessert then why not. This is part of the Sainsbury's Basic range which is the cheapest range in the store. This can cost me 26p for a 390g tin. The design of the tin isn't that exciting and it doesn't even have a ring pull top, which is easy enough to get off. There is a white wrap around label and the only writing on the tin is a quite bright orange colour. The only pretty picture is an outline of a jug. Probably to indicate the ...  Read the complete review

We had friends over this weekend and I usually try to buy them something nice to eat due to the fact that they are such lovely people. I had some sponge puddings in so thought that I would get some custard to go with them. Usually I'd go for cream but because the weather is starting to draw in a bit, I wanted something warm. I would normally go for the packet custard which costs 7p but it is rather sweet and can be too sweet for some people. I really wanted to go for Ambrosia due to the fact that I tried it for the first time a few weeks a go and loved it but I just couldn't justify the price so went with this one. The tin cost 25p for 390g and you can either ...  Read the complete review

I absolutely love custard and after enjoying the 7p Sainsbury's 'Basics' sachet of custard I tried a while back I decided to try the tin (already made up custard) for 25p a tin. I'd bought some sponge puddings and of course wanted this to drench all over them as I adore the stuff I was a bit worried as the sponge wernt cheap and I was concerned that this could ruin it...however I was really very wrong! The Packaging.... 39g can with a white and orange label to the front of it and on the front of that I'm told it is Sainsbury's 'Basics' Custard (small orange scribble of a jug pouring custard is on there), and I'm told it's 'No fuss custard' that ...  Read the complete review