A smooth, old-fashioned baked custard made with simple pantry ingredients and gentle heat.
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Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- ramekins or baking dish
- large roasting pan
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 4 cups hot water
- 6 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a water bath.
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk with hot water until smooth.
- Beat eggs until light and frothy in a separate bowl.
- Temper eggs by slowly whisking in the warm milk mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour mixture into ramekins or a baking dish and place in water bath.
- Bake until set and a knife comes out clean.
- Cool, garnish with nutmeg, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Bake slowly in a water bath for the creamiest texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 340mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 6mg