Egg custard
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.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground nutmeg (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place 4 ramekins or small oven-safe dishes in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam but not boil.
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to combine.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard mixture into the ramekins. Sprinkle a little ground nutmeg on top if desired.
- Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins to create a water bath.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Serve warm or chilled.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 31g (10%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 178mg (59%)Sodium: 109mg (5%)Potassium: 246mg (7%)Sugar: 31g (34%)Vitamin A: 435IU (9%)Calcium: 175mg (18%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
