Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this fail-proof egg custard that is simple to make and a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- ground nutmeg for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Warm Milk: Warm the milk in a saucepan until just hot but not boiling.
- Mix Ingredients: Whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Slowly add hot milk while whisking.
- Strain Mixture: Strain the mixture and pour into ramekins.
- Bake: Place ramekins in a water bath in the oven for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool, then refrigerate before serving. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, substitute 1/2 cup of milk with heavy cream.
- Experiment with cinnamon or citrus zest for added flavor.
- Avoid overbaking for the perfect custard consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
