Quick Egg Custard Recipe

Indulge in this dreamy, creamy egg custard – the perfect comfort food, delightful warm or refreshingly chilled! This recipe boasts a significantly reduced baking time thanks to a simple pre-scalding of the milk. Enjoy it on its own or elevate it to a stunning pie. Easy, quick, and unbelievably delicious!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 332.2 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Egg Custard

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How to Make Quick Egg Custard

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges (scalding). Do not boil.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until light and frothy.
  4. Gradually whisk in the hot milk into the egg mixture, ensuring a smooth consistency. Whisk continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract (if using).
  6. If making a custard pie: Pour the custard mixture into your prepared pie crust.
  7. If making individual custards: Pour the custard mixture into ramekins or oven-safe dishes.
  8. Place the ramekins/pie in a baking dish. Pour enough hot water into the baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins/pie (bain-marie).
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is just set. The center should still have a slight jiggle.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best results if serving chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

29g

Carbs

11g