You will need: some jam, some custard, and a bowl.

This is a bad example.

The statement reads more easily without the colon.

You will need some jam, some custard, and a bowl.

However, the colon would be necessary if 'items' were included:

You will need three items: some jam, some custard, and a bowl.

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