Get Well Custard

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This simple custard is wonderful when you are not feeling well, but adapted with half-and-half and no-carb sweetener, it makes a great change on a low-carb diet.

Submitted by Jeanie
Updated on February 5, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 4 eggs

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 cups warm milk

  • ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Beat eggs with sugar, salt, and vanilla in a bowl. Slowly whisk warm milk into the egg mixture. Pour through a strainer into a 1 1/2-quart round baking dish. Sprinkle nutmeg over the mixture. Place the baking dish into a larger pan. Pour about 1 inch of water into the larger pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Chill to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

118 Calories
4g Fat
15g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 125mg 10%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 174mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.