Description
Indulge in this fail-proof egg custard recipe that yields a creamy and comforting dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this classic custard is easy to make and guarantees a smooth and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Topping:
- Ground nutmeg for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the custard mixture: Heat milk in a saucepan. Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Slowly combine warm milk with egg mixture.
- Strain and pour: Strain mixture and pour into ramekins. Place ramekins in a water bath.
- Bake: Sprinkle with nutmeg and bake for 45–50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and refrigerate: Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra-smooth custard, strain the mixture before baking.
- Whole milk yields a creamier result than 2% milk.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
