Description
Smooth, creamy, and delicately sweet, this classic Homemade Baked Egg Custard is the perfect comforting dessert. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have an elegant treat ready to enjoy warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place four ramekins or custard cups inside a deep baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth and well combined.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until just simmering (do not let it boil).
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins. Sprinkle the tops with ground nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins until it reaches about halfway up the sides, creating a water bath.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Carefully remove the ramekins from the water bath. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator before serving if desired.
Notes
- Using a water bath helps the custard cook evenly and prevents cracking.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of lemon zest or almond extract.
- Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40–45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
Keywords: baked egg custard, classic custard, homemade custard, easy dessert, old-fashioned dessert