Description
A classic Baked Custard Recipe that results in a creamy and comforting dessert perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a silky smooth custard with a hint of nutmeg, best served chilled or warm with a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
Sugar Mixture:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (4 grams)
Milk Mixture:
- 4 cups 2% milk (32 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare egg mixture: Beat eggs in a bowl, then add sugar, salt, and vanilla. Whisk gently to combine.
- Heat milk: Heat milk to 180ºF.
- Combine mixtures: Slowly mix hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour into ramekins.
- Bake: Place ramekins in a water bath and bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled with whipped cream.
Notes
- Be cautious not to overheat the milk to avoid curdling the custard.
- The custard should jiggle slightly when gently shaken but set in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 6-ounce ramekin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baked Custard, Custard Recipe, Dessert, Comfort Food
