Description
A comforting, creamy custard that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
- 2 cups whole milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure preferred for enhanced flavor)
- 0.25 tsp salt (to enhance sweetness)
- 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) with a roasting pan inside.
- Heat 4–6 cups of water until it’s hot but not boiling.
- In a bowl, gently whisk the eggs.
- Add sugar and salt then whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Gradually pour in the milk and vanilla, whisking until everything is well combined.
- Transfer this mixture into a baking dish or ramekins.
- Optionally, dust with nutmeg.
- Place the custard dish in the preheated roasting pan and slowly pour hot water in until it reaches around halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or 35–40 minutes for ramekins, until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Turn off the oven and cool the custard in the water for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For substitutions, use almond extract for vanilla or switch to a non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: custard, dessert, Amish recipe, baked custard, easy custard