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Egg Custard Recipe: Creamy Baked Delight

This baked egg custard recipe is a classic comfort dish and comes together easily with just a few simple ingredients for a delicious sweet treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until just combined.
  3. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam (do not boil).
  4. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
  5. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to ensure a silky finish.
  6. Divide the custard evenly among six ramekins.
  7. Place ramekins in a baking dish; add hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
  9. Remove ramekins, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  10. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon before serving.
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