Amish Baked Custard Recipe
The Amish Baked Custard Recipe transforms simple ingredients into pure comfort.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Butter six ramekins thoroughly.
- Heat milk and cream until steaming.
- Whisk eggs gently in bowl.
- Add sugar and salt slowly.
- Pour hot milk into egg mixture.
- Add vanilla and nutmeg carefully.
- Strain mixture completely.
- Divide among prepared ramekins.
- Place in water bath.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Temperature Control: Use 325°F exactly to prevent curdling in your Amish Baked Custard Recipe.
- Water Bath: Always use boiling water for even cooking.
- Straining: Never skip straining for silky texture.
- Testing: Insert knife one inch from center.
- Cooling: Cool at room temperature first.