Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this fail-proof egg custard, a classic dessert that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a smooth and velvety custard that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Topping:
- Freshly grated nutmeg for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Warm the Milk: Heat the milk in a saucepan until warm.
- Prepare the Custard Mixture: Whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Slowly mix in warm milk.
- Strain and Pour: Strain the custard and pour into ramekins.
- Bake: Bake in a water bath with nutmeg topping until set.
- Cool and Chill: Let the custards cool, then chill before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking for a smooth texture.
- Enjoy plain or with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
