Enjoy this smooth and creamy custard that's baked to perfection with just a hint of nutmeg. Tanya (our guest blogger this week) shares her family's favorite recipe, perfect for the holidays.
Course Dessert
Keyword baked custard, christmas, guest post
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Author Sheri Tanya Naraine
Ingredients
480mlwhole milk- 2 cups
2large eggs
2tspcustard powder
50gCaster Sugar- 1/4 cup
Pinchof salt
¼tspfreshly grated nutmeg
1tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat over to 180°C/ 350°F.
Place 4-6 ounce ramekins or an 8 inch baking dish in a larger baking pan (this is to create a Bain Marie for the baking process).
In a medium bowl, add all of the ingredients and whisk together.
Pour the mixture into the ramekins, evenly divided. *If using a baking dish, pour the whole mixture into that.
Fill the larger baking pan with hot water, creating a Bain Marie (to create a gentle and uniform heat)
Place in the oven carefully, and let bake for 30-40 minutes. You may check if it’s done by giving the ramekins a little wiggle checking for a jiggle in the center, but firm around the edges.