Recipes Desserts Custards and Puddings Old Time Egg Custard 3.2 (15) 15 Reviews 4 Photos This is a very old recipe for egg custard. If you like cooking vintage recipes for a taste of the old life, this one is for you. You can also convert this recipe to make tarts or a pie. You can add nutmeg and other spices to taste, or you can bake a pie crust and pour custard into that as well. Submitted by MandaSuthrnChf Published on June 18, 2020 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings 8 eggs, beaten 2 cups white sugar 1 gallon whole milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions Whisk eggs and sugar together in a large pot. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla. Heat milk mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving dish and allow to cool. I Made It Print 30 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 281 Calories 10g Fat 36g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 281 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 117mg 39% Sodium 133mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Total Sugars 36g Protein 11g 22% Calcium 289mg 22% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 384mg 8% * 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.