Description
A simple and delicious fail-proof egg custard recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until just simmering.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a measuring jug.
- Pour custard into ramekins.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for best results.
- Customize with nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: fail proof egg custard, egg custard recipe, easy custard