Description
This Amish Baked Custard Recipe is a timeless, creamy dessert passed down through generations. Made with farm-fresh eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, it delivers a smooth, silky texture with a comforting homemade flavor. Perfect for any season, this old-fashioned custard captures the heart of traditional Amish cooking — simple, wholesome, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups whole milk (warm)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Ground nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs until smooth.
- Add sugar, salt, and vanilla; mix gently.
- Warm the milk (do not boil) and slowly pour it into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Strain the mixture into a 1½-quart baking dish.
- Place the dish in a larger roasting pan and fill the pan with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Remove from oven, cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg or top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overheating the milk to prevent curdling.
- The water bath ensures even baking and a creamy texture.
- For flavor variations, add cinnamon, cocoa, or lemon zest.
- Best served chilled, though it can also be enjoyed warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 185mg