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Close-up of creamy Amish baked custard with a golden top, a spoon revealing its silky texture.

Easy Amish Baked Custard Recipe

Classic 5-ingredient Amish baked custard with silky smooth texture and rich vanilla flavor. Perfect blend of simplicity and elegance.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Amish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
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%)