Description
A comforting and gentle dessert that brings warmth and nostalgia to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk (2% or whole)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for topping)
- A little extra vanilla if you love a cozy aroma
- Fresh butter for greasing the dish
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and light.
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it reaches about 180°F — just before simmering.
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture in a thin stream while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Continue whisking for another minute until the custard base is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle nutmeg evenly over the top.
- Place the baking dish inside a larger roasting pan and add about 1 inch of hot water to create a water bath.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the custard still jiggles slightly.
- Remove from the oven and carefully take the dish out of the water bath. Let cool before serving.
- Serve warm or chill in the fridge for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
This custard is forgiving and welcomes imperfect measures. Don’t rush the process and enjoy the warm aroma as it bakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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