Description
A comforting and creamy baked custard, embodying tradition and flavor with every luscious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups hot water
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl, whisking until smooth.
- Mix in the hot water gradually until fully combined.
- Transfer the custard mixture to a well-greased baking dish.
- Garnish the top with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until just set.
- Cool at room temperature before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using evaporated milk. You can add a teaspoon of cinnamon or a splash of almond extract for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: custard, dessert, baked custard, Amish recipe, comfort food