Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Creamy Baked Milk Custard:
Creamy Baked Milk Custard
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until just steaming — do not boil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl (optional but makes for a smoother custard).
- Pour into ramekins or a baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg or cinnamon if desired.
- Place the ramekins/dish in a larger baking pan and create a water bath by filling the outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Would you like a variation using cream or coconut milk?