Fail-Proof Egg Custard: The Creamy Comfort You’ll Adore
A delightful egg custard recipe that guarantees creamy perfection every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture into individual ramekins or a baking dish.
- Place the ramekins in a baking pan and fill the pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before refrigerating.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the mixture.
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: fail-proof, egg custard, creamy, dessert