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Baked Custard
A recipe for Baked Custard made with simple ingredients of milk, eggs, vanilla, and sugar. It is a creamy and silky dessert for two that is easy to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Ground nutmeg
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place two 10-ounce ramekins in an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish.
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Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it barely reaches a simmer.
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While the milk is heating, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and a dash of nutmeg.
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Very gradually add heated milk whisking constantly while adding. Do not pour in all the milk at once or it will cook/scramble the eggs.
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Divide the mixture equally in the ramekins. If foamy on top, use a spoon to skim off the foam.
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Lightly sprinkle tops with nutmeg.
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Pour hot water into the baking dish to a depth of 1 inch.
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Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove custard cups from water and cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate to chill thoroughly.
Recipe Notes
Time stated does not include cooling and chilling.