Description
Amish Baked Custard is a classic dessert that’s creamy, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. This recipe yields a rich and velvety custard with just the right amount of sweetness, topped with a hint of nutmeg for a warm, cozy flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Custard:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups hot water
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish:
- nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the Custard Mixture: Combine sweetened condensed milk and hot water in a large bowl.
- Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Temper the eggs with a bit of the hot milk mixture, then combine fully. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Fill Ramekins: Pour the custard mixture into ramekins or a baking dish.
- Create Water Bath: Place the ramekins in a pan with hot water to create a water bath for baking.
- Bake the Custard: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour for ramekins or 1 hour 40 minutes for a larger baking dish, or until set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the custard to cool for 1 hour. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Amish Baked Custard, Custard Recipe, Baked Custard, Dessert, Amish Recipe
