Egg Custard

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This homemade egg custard is one of my favorite things to make when I need a pick-me-up. It's sweet and so comforting. You can make this recipe in custard cups or one casserole bowl.

Submitted by The Angerers
Updated on October 10, 2024
A small ramekin of egg custard with a spoon
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups milk

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 dash vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make egg custard

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  2. Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour egg mixture into 6 custard cups; sprinkle tops with nutmeg.

    A measuring glass pouring egg mixture into a ramekin

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  3. Place cups in a baking pan and fill the pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the custard cups.

    A measuring glass adding water to a baking pan with four ramekins of egg custard

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the custard comes out clean and the custards are set, about 1 hour. Cool completely before serving.

    Four ramekins of baked egg custard

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

130 Calories
3g Fat
21g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 146mg 3%

* 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.