Description
This Easy Egg Custard recipe is a creamy, smooth, and simple dessert made with just a few basic ingredients. Perfectly baked with a light nutmeg topping, it’s a nostalgic treat that’s both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Ground nutmeg (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat just until warm. Do not boil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until well combined.
- Slowly add the warm milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl to ensure smooth texture.
- Pour the custard into ramekins or a baking dish.
- Place the ramekins or baking dish in a larger baking pan and fill the pan with hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
- Sprinkle ground nutmeg on top of the custard.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Chill before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use a water bath to ensure gentle, even cooking and avoid curdling.
- Do not overheat the milk or boil it—just warm it enough to blend with the eggs.
- The custard can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
