Description
Comforting Amish Baked Custard whispers sweet memories of Midwestern kitchens, blending rich cream and eggs into a silky dessert. Smooth vanilla and warm nutmeg weave delightful nostalgia that brings comfort directly to you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups hot water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Gently warm the condensed milk with hot water in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly into the milk mixture, incorporating vanilla and a pinch of salt until the texture becomes uniform and silky.
- Distribute the custard mixture evenly across individual ceramic ramekins or a single expansive baking vessel.
- Delicately dust the surface with fragrant ground nutmeg, allowing a light, aromatic coating.
- Carefully situate the custard-filled containers within a larger pan, surrounding them with steaming water that reaches approximately midway up their exterior.
- Transfer the water bath arrangement to a preheated oven calibrated at 325°F, allowing the custard to gently set through indirect heat.
- Monitor the custard’s progress, checking for doneness by inserting a thin knife near the center – it should emerge pristine and clean after approximately 45-50 minutes of baking.
- Extract the custard from the oven and permit it to settle and cool completely, enabling the delicate texture to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Ensure water bath temperature stays consistent to prevent custard from cracking or becoming rubbery during baking.
- Strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth, silky custard texture without lumps.
- For a low-sugar version, substitute sweetened condensed milk with a mixture of unsweetened almond milk and light cream, and use a sugar-free sweetener to maintain the classic creamy profile.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding cinnamon, almond extract, or a splash of bourbon to customize the traditional Amish custard recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 139 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg