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We blind taste test and review 19 supermarket custards from brands including Pauls, Farmhouse Gold, Foster Clark’s and more, to find the best.

  • Discover the top-rated custard by CHOICE experts.
  • Sort by price, brand, type and more.
  • Check out the custard buying guide for tips on choosing low fat and a recipe to make your own.

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Pauls Vanilla Custard
83
Recommended

Pauls Vanilla Custard

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.42
Consistency Drench
Type Chilled
$4.2
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Farmhouse Gold (Pauls) Extra Creamy Vanilla Custard
81
Recommended

Farmhouse Gold (Pauls) Extra Creamy Vanilla Custard

Pack size (g) 800
Price per 100g 0.63
Consistency Drizzle
Type Chilled
$5
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Woolworths Custard Vanilla Flavour
81
Recommended

Woolworths Custard Vanilla Flavour

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.19
Consistency Drizzle
Type Long life
$1.9
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Aldi Brooklea Brandy Flavoured Custard
80
Recommended

Aldi Brooklea Brandy Flavoured Custard

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.35
Consistency Drench
Type Chilled
$3.49
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Zymil (Pauls) Lactose Free Vanilla Custard
80
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Zymil (Pauls) Lactose Free Vanilla Custard

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.5
Consistency Drench
Type Chilled
$5
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Aldi Brooklea Vanilla Custard
77

Aldi Brooklea Vanilla Custard

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.29
Consistency Drench
Type Chilled
$2.89
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Pauls Brandy Custard
75

Pauls Brandy Custard

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.48
Consistency Drench
Type Chilled
$4.75
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Pauls Premium Vanilla Bean Custard
75

Pauls Premium Vanilla Bean Custard

Pack size (g) 600
Price per 100g 0.88
Consistency Drizzle
Type Chilled
$5.25
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Pauls Bundaberg Rum Vanilla Rum Custard
74

Pauls Bundaberg Rum Vanilla Rum Custard

Pack size (g) 600
Price per 100g 0.88
Consistency Dollop
Type Chilled
$5.25
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Woolworths 97% Fat Free Custard Vanilla Flavour
74

Woolworths 97% Fat Free Custard Vanilla Flavour

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.31
Consistency Drizzle
Type Chilled
$3.1
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Dairy Farmers Vanilla Thick Custard
72

Dairy Farmers Vanilla Thick Custard

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.45
Consistency Dollop
Type Chilled
$4.5
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Coles Custard Vanilla Flavour
71

Coles Custard Vanilla Flavour

Pack size (g) 600
Price per 100g 0.33
Consistency Drench
Type Chilled
$2
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Pauls Premium Spiced Brandy Custard
69

Pauls Premium Spiced Brandy Custard

Pack size (g) 600
Price per 100g 0.88
Consistency Dollop
Type Chilled
$5.25
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Baileys Original Custard
68

Baileys Original Custard

Pack size (g) 500
Price per 100g 1.2
Consistency Dollop
Type Chilled
$6
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Pauls French Vanilla Double Thick Custard
68

Pauls French Vanilla Double Thick Custard

Pack size (g) 900
Price per 100g 0.57
Consistency Dollop
Type Chilled
$5.15
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Coles Vanilla Flavour Custard
57

Coles Vanilla Flavour Custard

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.19
Consistency Dollop
Type Long life
$1.9
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Pauls Low Fat Vanilla Custard
57

Pauls Low Fat Vanilla Custard

Pack size (g) 1000
Price per 100g 0.42
Consistency Dollop
Type Chilled
$4.2
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Rachel Clemons

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.