Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this classic Amish Baked Custard. A simple yet decadent dessert that is sure to impress with its velvety texture and delicate sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Sugar Mixture
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Other
- 3 cups whole milk
- ground nutmeg for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix the Custard: Whisk together eggs, sugar, and salt. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Warm the Milk: Heat milk until warm, then slowly add to egg mixture.
- Prepare Ramekins: Pour custard into ramekins, sprinkle nutmeg on top.
- Bake: Bake in a water bath for 45–50 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- For creamier texture, use whole milk and half-and-half.
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of cinnamon or fresh grated nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 custard cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
