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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 0.5 cups white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg , Optional
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
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