Amish Custard

A healthy and delicious dessert!

Ingredients:
  • 5 large eggs (original: 4)
  • 3/8 cup granulated sugar (original: 1/2 c)
  • 3/8 tsp salt (original: 1/2)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups whole milk (was 2%)
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Beat eggs on medium-low speed for 30 seconds.
  3. Add sugar, salt, vanilla; whisk until mixed.
  4. Pour milk in microwave safe bowl, heat in one minute increments until it reaches 180 degrees F.
  5. Slowly drizzle the milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly
  6. Beat 30 seconds
  7. Pour into ramekins, place ramekins in 10×15 baking dish in hot water (not boiling).
  8. Place in preheated oven, bake 35-40 minutes. Done when an inserted knife comes out clean.
  9. Serve warm or cold.

Note: Excellent with a hot bourbon/cherry preserve sauce.

Note: This recipe was modified from Baked Custard Recipe.

Leave a Reply