Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting goodness of this fail-proof egg custard recipe. A classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Egg Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ground nutmeg for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Heat Milk: Heat milk in a saucepan until just steaming.
- Combine Ingredients: Slowly whisk warm milk into the egg mixture to temper the eggs.
- Strain Custard: Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve for a silky texture.
- Fill Ramekins: Pour custard into ramekins placed in a water bath.
- Bake: Sprinkle nutmeg on top and bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from water bath, cool slightly, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Straining the custard ensures a smooth texture.
- Infuse milk with cinnamon or lemon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Water Bath
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
