Best 11 Baked Custard Recipes From Scratch Recipes

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Baked custard is a classic dessert that is both delicious and versatile. Whether you prefer a creamy, decadent custard or a lighter, airier version, there is a baked custard recipe out there to suit your taste. Some recipes call for the addition of fruit, spices, or liqueurs, while others are simply flavored with vanilla or cinnamon. No matter what your preference, you are sure to find a baked custard recipe in this article that you will love.

Classic Baked Custard: This is the basic baked custard recipe that can be used as a starting point for other variations. It is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Chocolate Baked Custard: This recipe adds chocolate to the classic baked custard for a rich, decadent dessert.
Caramel Baked Custard: This recipe features a layer of caramel sauce on the bottom of the custard, which creates a delicious, slightly crunchy topping.
Fruit Baked Custard: This recipe adds your favorite fruit to the custard for a refreshing and flavorful dessert.
Spiced Baked Custard: This recipe uses a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to create a warm and comforting dessert.
Liqueur Baked Custard: This recipe adds a splash of your favorite liqueur, such as brandy, rum, or Kahlua, to the custard for a sophisticated and flavorful dessert.
No matter what your taste, there is a baked custard recipe in this article that you are sure to love. So preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy this classic dessert!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED CUSTARD RECIPE {EASY AMISH RECIPE}



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An easy, Amish Baked Custard Recipe that will make you feel like you are at Grandma's house again. Smooth & creamy, with just 6 ingredients.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium-size bowl, beat the eggs on medium-low speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add the sugar, salt and vanilla. Whisk gently until mixed.
  • Pour the milk into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 1 minute increments until the temperature of the milk reaches 180 degrees.* Stir between each time interval to distribute the heat. Depending on the bowl and microwave you use, this will take about 5 minutes. Be sure not to let the milk boil.
  • Remove 1 cup of the heated milk and slowly drizzle it into the egg mixture, whisking the eggs quickly the entire time.**
  • Slowly pour the remainder of the milk over the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Beat with a hand mixer for 20-30 seconds.
  • Pour the custard into 10 6-ounce ramekins, dividing the custard equally between the cups. There is no need to grease the ramekins.
  • Place the ramekins in a 10x15" baking pan with sides about as tall as the ramekins.
  • Sprinkle nutmeg overtop the custard.
  • Heat about 10 cups of water, not quite to boiling but very hot, on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Pour the hot water into the pan around the ramekins, being careful not to get any of the water into the custard itself.
  • Carefully place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The exact time may depend on the size and shape of the ramekins you use. The custard is done when you insert a knife into the center of a cup and it comes out clean.
  • Serve cold or warm as desired, with whipped cream.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 128 g, Calories 116 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 189 mg, Sugar 14 g

BAKED CUSTARD



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This is a snap to make: you do no more than heat some milk with a vanilla pod, if you have one, and then beat the milk into some eggs and sugar. I don't split the pod, much as I love the sight of those aromatic little black seeds; I like the vanilla taste here to be delicate rather than perfumed. Certainly it's fine to use a good quality vanilla extract instead. The custard must be cooked in a bain-marie or water bath. You place the dish of custard in a shallow baking dish. Fill this second dish with enough boiling water to come about halfway up the sides of the custard dish. The water bath stops the custard from splitting and keeps the texture perfectly silky and smooth.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
Freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Fill a teakettle with water, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine milk and vanilla bean, if using. Heat just until warm, then remove vanilla bean, and reserve for another use. If not using bean, add vanilla extract after milk is heated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolks and sugar. Pour in vanilla-infused milk, whisking until smooth. Strain mixture into a pie plate of 4 to 5 cups capacity (about 9 inches in diameter). Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Place pie plate in a large shallow baking dish, and fill with boiling water to come halfway up side of pie plate. Place in oven and bake until custard is set, about 1 hour. Remove baking pan from oven, and transfer pie plate to a rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve while slightly warm, preferably about 30 minutes after removing from oven.

EASY OLD-FASHIONED BAKED CUSTARD



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This comforting old-fashioned baked custard is easy to make and will remind you of grandma's recipe, especially with the nutmeg topping.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of nutmeg (fresh-grated if possible)
Hot water for baking custards
Garnish: fresh raspberries and mint leaves

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 325 F. Place four 6-ounce custard cups (ramekins) in a large baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, salt, and sugar.
  • Divide the custard mixture evenly among the custard cups.
  • Fill the pan with hot water to a depth almost even to the top of the custard cups. Sprinkle each serving with nutmeg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 55 minutes (depending on the depth of the baking dish), or until the custard is set. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean, and the custard should still have a slight jiggle in the center.
  • Garnish with raspberries and mint, if desired. Serve immediately or chill until cold. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 167 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EGG CUSTARD



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This is one of my favorite foods when I am feeling blah. It is sweet and comforting and full of mild protein. Use custard cups or one casserole bowl.

Provided by The Angerers

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 dash vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour egg mixture into 6 custard cups; sprinkle tops with nutmeg. Place cups in a baking pan and fill pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until custards are set, about 1 hour. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 56.7 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

MOM'S CUSTARD PIE



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Just a single bite of this traditional custard pie takes me back to the days when Mom would fix this pie for Dad, Grandfather and me. Mom also regularly prepared pies for large gatherings. This dessert was often requested. -Barbara Hyatt, Folsom, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Dough for single-crust pie
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Separate 1 egg; set the white aside in a large bowl and let stand for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, beat the yolk and remaining eggs just until combined. Blend in the sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in milk. Beat reserved egg white until stiff peaks form; fold into egg mixture. , Carefully pour into crust. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BAKED CUSTARD FOR TWO



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Alpha Wilson, a field editor from Rosewell, New Mexico, shares a sweet treat she and husband Thomas (pictured at far right) enjoy frequently-Baked Custard for Two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a bowl, lightly beat the egg. Stir in the milk, sugar, vanilla and salt until combined. , Pour into 2 ungreased 6-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish; add 1 in. of hot water to the pan. Bake at 350° until a knife comes out clean, 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SIMPLE CUSTARD



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This is my own alteration of a few different recipes. Not too rich or too sweet as many egg custards can be. Can be served warm immediately or cold.

Provided by chloea

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter
4 eggs
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cook and stir milk, vanilla extract, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove mixture from heat before it comes to a boil.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Set saucepan back over low heat. Pour in egg mixture slowly, whisking constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat the bottom of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

BAKED CARAMEL CUSTARD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns to liquid and begins to caramelize. Pour into 6 custard cups, shaking cups to make sure the sugar is evenly distributed. Don't touch the sugar because it will be very hot.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients together and pour into each custard cup. Fill a large baking pan with 1-inch of hot water. Place custard cups in the water bath and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until just set. Cool in the baking pan until they reach room temperature. Remove from water bath and chill. To serve, quickly turn each cup over onto an individual serving plate. The sugar will have turned into a delicious syrupy glaze. For an extra treat, serve with fruit and whipped cream.

BAKED CUSTARD



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Enjoy this smooth and creamy custard that's baked to perfection. Perfect dessert to treat your family!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of salt
2 1/2 cups very warm milk (120°F to 130°F)
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt with wire whisk or fork. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into six 6-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Place cups in 13x9-inch pan on oven rack. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups (see box, below).
  • Bake about 45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Remove cups from water. Cool about 30 minutes. Unmold and serve warm, or refrigerate and unmold before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED CUSTARD CUPS



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Make and share this Baked Custard Cups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups milk, scalded

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients, stir until blended.
  • Slowly add scalded milk, stirring constantly.
  • Pour into 4 (6 oz) custard cups.
  • Set cups in 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Pour 1 inch hot water into pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 35 minutes, or until knife comes out clean.
  • Remove from pan, cool.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 118.6, Sodium 152.6, Carbohydrate 10.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 6.2

SIMPLE SOFT BAKED CUSTARD



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The creamy texture of this soft-set custard is so inviting, you could call it comfort food. It has a pleasant vanilla flavor complemented by nutmeg.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg. Add the milk, sugar, vanilla and salt; stir well. Pour into 2 ungreased 6-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg., Place cups in a baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your custard.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help prevent the custard from scorching.
  • Cook the custard over low heat. This will help prevent it from curdling.
  • Stir the custard constantly. This will help prevent it from sticking to the pan and scorching.
  • Do not overcook the custard. It should be thick and creamy, but not too firm.
  • Let the custard cool slightly before serving. This will help prevent it from curdling.
  • Serve the custard with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include fruit, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Baked custard is a classic dessert that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and creamy custard that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it as a special dessert or simply as a weekday treat, baked custard is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give baked custard a try. You won't be disappointed!

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