Fail-Proof Egg Custard: The Creamy Delight You Can Master
A delicious egg custard that is easy to make and always turns out creamy and smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Slowly add in the milk while continuously whisking.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into custard cups or a pie dish.
- Place the cups in a baking pan and fill the pan with water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cups.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a flavored custard, try adding a splash of almond extract or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Make sure to whisk thoroughly to avoid any lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: custard, dessert, creamy, fail-proof