✨ Introduction
This creamy and comforting dessert 🍮 features a silky-smooth texture and delicate vanilla flavor 🌼. Baked gently until golden and set, it’s a timeless treat perfect for cozy evenings or elegant dinners. 💛
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🥄 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 🥛 2 cups whole milk
- 🧁 1 cup heavy cream
- 🌼 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🧈 Butter for greasing the dish
- 🌰 Optional: ground nutmeg or cinnamon for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 🥣 In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and frothy.
- 🥛 In a saucepan, heat milk and cream until just scalded (do not boil).
- ⏳ Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- 🌼 Stir in vanilla extract.
- 🧈 Pour into a buttered shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon if desired.
- 💧 Place the dish in a larger pan filled with hot water (water bath).
- 🕒 Bake for 40–45 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- 🌬️ Let cool, then chill in the fridge before serving.
🔄 Methods
- Use coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add lemon zest 🍋 or orange blossom water 🌸 for a twist.
- Serve warm or chilled depending on preference.
- Top with caramel sauce or fresh berries 🍓 for extra flair.
📚 History
Custard has roots in medieval European cuisine 🇪🇺, often served in royal banquets. Its simple ingredients and luxurious texture made it a beloved classic across cultures.
💪 Benefits
- 🥚 Good source of protein from eggs
- 🥛 Calcium-rich from milk and cream
- 🌼 Comforting and satisfying
- 🍮 Easy to digest and gentle on the stomach
🎨 Formation
Serve in ramekins or slice from a baking dish. Garnish with mint leaves 🌿, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of honey 🍯.
✅ Conclusion
Baked Vanilla Custard is a smooth, elegant dessert that’s easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. 🍽️
❤️ Lovers
- 👵 Grandmas and traditional dessert fans
- 🍮 Custard lovers
- 🌼 Vanilla enthusiasts
- 🧘 Those seeking gentle, soothing sweets
- 🎉 Dinner party hosts