Amish Baked Custard: The Best Comforting Dessert Recipe
A rich and creamy dessert that brings the taste of the Amish kitchen to your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat. Stir constantly until it thickens.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and slowly add a little bit of the hot mixture to temper them, then stir the eggs back into the saucepan.
- Add vanilla extract and nutmeg, mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor.
- This custard can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: Amish Baked Custard, dessert, comfort food