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Baked Vanilla Custard

A smooth and creamy classic custard dessert baked gently in the oven with vanilla and topped with a hint of nutmeg.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 4 eggs large
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Topping
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg for garnish

Equipment

  • baking dish or ramekins
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and place ramekins in a larger baking pan.
  2. Warm the milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
  3. Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Slowly pour warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking.
  6. Strain mixture through a sieve for a smooth custard.
  7. Divide custard mixture into ramekins.
  8. Sprinkle nutmeg over the top.
  9. Add hot water to the baking pan halfway up the ramekins.
  10. Bake for 35–40 minutes until custard is set but slightly jiggly.
  11. Cool slightly and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, use a real vanilla bean instead of extract. Custard should still jiggle slightly in the center when removed from the oven.