PrintFail-Proof Old Fashioned Egg Custard Recipe
Create a smooth, creamy, old-fashioned baked egg custard that is simple to make and perfect for sharing. This recipe delivers comfort food satisfaction without complicated steps.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 0 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 2/3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash of ground nutmeg for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a 9-inch pie plate or individual custard cups on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Do not over-whisk; you want to avoid incorporating too much air for a smooth texture.
- Whisk in the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to whisk gently until the mixture is uniform.
- Pour the custard mixture into the pie plate or cups. If using a pie plate, sprinkle the top lightly with nutmeg.
- Carefully place the baking sheet with the custard into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and let the custard cool completely on a wire rack before serving. This cooling process helps the custard set fully.
Notes
- For a truly fail-proof, velvety smooth result, strain the liquid custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the dish.
- Baking the custard in a water bath (bain-marie) helps regulate the temperature and prevents cracking, resulting in a creamier texture.
- If you are looking for simple dessert recipes to fit a structured diet, consider this recipe as a base for a keto meal plan delivery by substituting sugar with your preferred sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 115