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Old Fashioned Baked Custard with Nutmeg

A comforting baked custard dessert, creamy and gently sweet, finished with the cozy scent of nutmeg. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 186
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Mixture
  • 3.5 cups water Heated until just boiling
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 large eggs Use room temperature for best result
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Helps balance sweetness
  • to taste ground nutmeg For dusting before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Heat the water in a small saucepan until it just begins to boil, then remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until combined, then add sweetened condensed milk and whisk gently.
  4. Slowly pour hot water into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
  5. Stir in salt and vanilla extract until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the custard mixture into an 8x8-inch baking pan or divide among ramekins.
  2. Bake for about 45 minutes for ramekins or about 60 minutes for the square pan until set around the edges with a slight wobble in the center.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 1 hour.
  2. Dust with ground nutmeg just before serving.

Notes

This custard can be made ahead of time and chilled. Pairs well with fresh berries, cookies, or whipped cream. Avoid adding too much air while mixing to prevent bubbles.