Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade custard, a timeless dessert that envelops your taste buds in sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a velvety treat perfect for any occasion. Whether served plain, topped with fresh fruit, or drizzled with caramel, each spoonful promises a nostalgic flavor experience that evokes warmth and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl to ensure silkiness.
- Place four ramekins in a deep baking dish and fill them with the custard mixture. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the ramekins.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling before refrigerating until chilled. Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 185mg