GET-WELL CUSTARD

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Whenever a friend or relative was ailing, my mother-in-law would bake this fresh custard recipe and take it along when she visited. Because she brought folks this special treat so often, our family began calling it "get-well" custard! -Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups whole milk
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar and salt until blended but not foamy. Slowly stir in hot milk. Stir in vanilla. , Pour egg mixture through a strainer into a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish; sprinkle with nutmeg. Place round baking dish in a larger baking pan. Place pan on oven rack; add very hot water to pan to within 1/2 in. of top of round baking dish. Bake until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Centers will be soft and jiggle even after chilling. Remove baking dish from water bath immediately to a wire rack; cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Sohail Leghari
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This custard is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always delicious.


Rakib Khan sagor
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I've been making this custard for years and it's always a favorite.


Iftehar Shoiab
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This is the best custard recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Nelisiwe Mtimkulu
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Saqib shah Saqib shah
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This custard is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


ismail hassan
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I love how creamy and smooth this custard is. It's the perfect comfort food.


Diaz Oscar
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This is my new favorite custard recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


Josh Gouldie
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I wasn't sure how this custard would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was so creamy and flavorful.


Gavin Neke
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This custard is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Delilah Tristan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the custard always turns out perfect.


Abdo Elsyd
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This was a great recipe. The custard was smooth and creamy, and the flavors were perfect.


Waseem Nawaz
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I've tried many custard recipes but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the results are always perfect.


gosu suas
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This custard is AMAZING! It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Omoba Adeleke
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I made this for my sick friend and she said it was delicious. It was easy to make and didn't take long. I will definitely be making this again.


Fidel Khan
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This custard was a hit! My mom is recovering from surgery and she loved it. It was creamy and smooth, and the perfect comfort food. Thanks for the recipe!