Amish Baked Custard i
Amish Baked Custard is a creamy, velvety dessert with a rich vanilla flavor. This traditional recipe uses simple ingredients to create a comforting treat that’s both nostalgic and indulgent.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking dish (8x8 inch or similar size)
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large roasting pan for water bath
- Strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Ground nutmeg for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare a water bath by placing a large roasting pan in the oven and filling it halfway with hot water.
- Heat the Milk
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Custard Mixture
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Strain and Pour
- For an extra-smooth custard, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into your baking dish.
- Pour the custard mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish or individual ramekins.
- Add Nutmeg
- Lightly sprinkle ground nutmeg on top of the custard.
- Bake
- Carefully place the baking dish or ramekins into the prepared water bath in the oven.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Serve
- Remove from the oven and let the custard cool slightly.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.