Soft Baked Custard Recipe
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Soft Baked Custard

By: Mary Ann Pearce 
"The creamy texture of this soft-set custard is so inviting, you could call it comfort food. It has a pleasant vanilla flavor complemented by nutmeg."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add the milk, sugar, vanilla and salt; stir well. Pour into two ungreased 6-on. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  2. Place cups in a baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by ANTON188   view full review
Very easy to prep and cook. I doubled the recipie and had only one issue. As another user...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
If you're looking for this to resemble the richness and density of Creme Brulee, you may be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2009 by DJMONTY   view full review
Outstanding taste and VERY easy to make!! I don't alter the recipe at all. Ok, I take that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by MONICAJOYFUL   view full review
This is a very simple custard, I made this because I was going to dentist to get two teeth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Hapiee   view full review
This was easy and very good. I made it a 2nd time and upped it to serve 8, used half sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by carolinamama   view full review
I loved this recipe, and so did my family. My husband says it reminds him of a dear aunt's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by raine   view full review
Delicious and easy! I like to make this late night and enjoy while watching tv.Not to much egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by Janel   view full review
This was my first time making custard. Word to the wise, don't try to cut down on the sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by donarem   view full review
This custard recipe reminded me of the custard my mother made. Comfort food for me. The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by JulieBlair1979   view full review
Perfect proportions!!! Perfect sweetness. I love that it's 1 egg / 1 c milk. Easy to multiply!...

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