Egg custard

Egg custard

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Egg custard is a delicious dessert made from a mixture of eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. It is usually baked until it sets into a creamy, slightly sweet custard. It’s a classic dessert enjoyed by many for its rich and smooth texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 235

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground nutmeg (optional, for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place 4 ramekins or small oven-safe dishes in a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
  3. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam but not boil.
  4. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to combine.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the custard mixture into the ramekins. Sprinkle a little ground nutmeg on top if desired.
  7. Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins to create a water bath.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool. Serve warm or chilled.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 246mgSugar: 31gVitamin A: 435IUCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg

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