Best 7 Old Time Egg Custard Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic culinary journey with our collection of classic egg custard recipes. These time-honored desserts, rooted in tradition and passed down through generations, offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you back to simpler times. From the creamy richness of our classic egg custard to the delicate charm of our baked custard, and the unique twist of our chocolate custard and coconut custard, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring perfect results every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to savor the timeless goodness of our old-time egg custard recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED EGG CUSTARD RECIPE



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A big thank you to Zoe who recommended I use her grandmother's egg custard recipe to use up a bunch of our fresh eggs. I don't know about you, but I LOVE, LOVE,LOVE using old recipes. Mainly because the ingredient list is simple, and I typically have all the ingredients on hand.

Provided by Mavis Butterfield

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups milk {I used 2%}
6 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Heat the milk in a large saucepan until bubbles form around the edges. Toss the eggs, sugar, and salt in a blender and give it a few pulses until nice and smooth.
  • Once the milk is hot, remove it from the stove top. Slowly add the milk into the eggs while whisking vigorously.
  • Once the milk and eggs are combined, stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the custard mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish {or small custard cups} and sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg. Place the casserole dish in a large roasting pan and fill the pan with enough water to reach about 1 inch from the top of the casserole dish.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until the custard has just set. Be careful not to over cook.

EGG CUSTARD



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Easy, creamy old fashioned egg custard.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1.5 cups milk
Optional: powdered sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat eggs until creamy with a whisk for about a minute.
  • Whisk in flour, sugar, salt, vanilla.
  • Pour milk into a saucepan and turn heat to medium. Stir until milk reaches 180 degrees F or bubbles starting forming around the edge of pan.
  • Slowly pour a splash of the milk into egg mixture and whisk. Continue slowly whisking in milk until all is combined.
  • Pour milk and egg mixture through a strainer into another bowl. Divide the mixture into 4 ramekins and place them in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Pour 3 cups of warm water into the baking dish around the ramekins.
  • Bake 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven and then carefully remove ramekins from baking pan. Optional-Dust with nutmeg, powdered sugar or cinnamon

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD TIME EGG CUSTARD



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This is a very old recipe for egg custard. If you like cooking vintage recipes for a taste of the old life, this one is for you. You can also convert this recipe to make tarts or a pie. You can add nutmeg and other spices to taste, or you can bake a pie crust and pour custard into that as well.

Provided by MandaSuthrnChf

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 eggs, beaten
2 cups white sugar
1 gallon whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs and sugar together in a large pot. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla.
  • Heat milk mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving dish and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 132.7 mg, Sugar 36.3 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

OLD-TIME CUSTARD ICE CREAM



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I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich and creamy and the perfect indulgence on a hot summer afternoon. -Martha Self, Montgomery, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 pints heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Stir cream and vanilla into custard. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with remaining ice cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EGG CUSTARD (AMISH CUSTARD RECIPE)



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Smooth and creamy custard made with milk and whole eggs is great for breakfast, dessert, or snack.

Provided by Anna

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Snack

Time 3h18m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 c. whole milk
12 large eggs
1 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
cinnamon and nutmeg, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475°.
  • Pour the milk into a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to almost boiling. (Unless you stir constantly, a skin will form on the top, but it can easily be removed.)
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light. Add the sugars, flour, and salt. Beat well.
  • Add about a cup of the hot milk to the egg mixture to temper it. Slowly add the egg mixture to the milk, whisking as you are pouring it in. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
  • Immediately pour the custard mixture into a 9 x 13" metal pan. Do not use a glass pan!
  • Sprinkle the top of the custard with cinnamon and nutmeg, as desired.
  • Bake the custard for 3 minutes at 475°. Turn off the heat and let the custard sit in the oven until the oven is cool. (At least 2 hours.)
  • Remove the custard from the oven and refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Calories 177 kcal, TransFat 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 7 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

BAKED CUSTARD



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I first made this baked custard recipe as a teenager and still enjoy it as a winter warm-up. My dad says it's the best custard he's ever eaten! - Deb Brass, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, spices and vanilla. Blend in milk. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place baking dish in a cake pan in oven; add 1 in. water to pan. , Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near middle comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh eggs for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature before you start cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve before baking to remove any lumps.
  • Place a pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven while baking the custard to create a humid environment that will help prevent the custard from curdling.
  • Bake the custard until it is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  • Let the custard cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Old-time egg custard is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, and it can be customized to your liking with different flavors and toppings. Whether you are looking for a classic dessert to serve at a special occasion or a quick and easy treat to enjoy on a weeknight, old-time egg custard is a great option.

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