Amish Baked Custard Recipe
Classic 5-ingredient Amish baked custard with silky smooth texture and rich vanilla flavor. Perfect blend of simplicity and elegance.
Pin Share Print Servings: 6
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: 8 $
Equipment
- 6 Custard cups (Or 1 large baking dish)
- 1 Roasting pan (For water bath)
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer (For smooth texture)
- 1 Mixing bowl (Large)
- 1 Kettle (For hot water bath)
- 1 Whisk (For mixing)
- 1 Measuring set (Cups and spoons)
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs - Room temperature
- 2 cups whole milk - Fresh not ultra-filtered
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Pure
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Set up roasting pan
- Start heating water for bath
- Warm milk slightly
Step 2: Mix Custard
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Beat eggs gently
- Add sugar gradually
- Stir in warm milk
- Add vanilla and salt
- Strain mixture
Step 3: Bake
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Fill custard cups
- Sprinkle with nutmeg
- Place in water bath
- Bake until set but still jiggly
Step 4: Cool
- Cool Time: 30 minutes
- Let cool in water bath
- Remove from bath
- Cool completely
- Refrigerate if desired
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 165kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 135mg (45%) | Sodium: 105mg (5%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Sugar: 19g (21%) | Vitamin A: 355IU (7%) | Calcium: 85mg (9%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)