Indulgent Baked Vanilla Milk Custard

Ingredients

- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh berries or mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Prepare the Custard Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan, gently warm 2 cups of whole milk over low heat. Do not let it boil.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.

3. Combine and Blend:
- Gradually pour the warmed milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to avoid curdling. This will help to gently temper the eggs.

4. Strain the Mixture:
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl. This step ensures a smooth custard by removing any cooked egg bits.

5. Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Pour the strained custard mixture evenly into a large baking dish or individual ramekins.

6. Bain-Marie Setup:
- Place the baking dish or ramekins into a larger baking pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the dish or ramekins. This water bath will help the custard cook evenly and prevent cracking.

7. Bake:
- Carefully transfer the setup to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 45 to 50 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.

8. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the custard from the oven and allow it to cool in the water bath for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT50M
50 minutes

Total Time

PT1H40M
1 hour 40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Custard, Baked Dessert, Milk Custard, Oven-Baked, Vanilla Custard, Easy Dessert, Homemade Custard, Classic Dessert, Creamy Custard, Milk Dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 640 calories total

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