Description
Indulge in this fail-proof egg custard recipe that delivers a silky, creamy texture with a hint of vanilla sweetness. Perfect for a comforting dessert or a sweet brunch treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Topping (optional):
- ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Heat Milk: Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Slowly pour warm milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Strain: Strain custard through a sieve for a silky texture.
- Fill and Bake: Pour custard into ramekins, place in a water bath, sprinkle nutmeg, and bake for 35–45 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool, refrigerate for 2 hours, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture.
- Serve with fresh berries or infuse milk with cinnamon or lemon zest for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Water Bath
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
