Description
Silky smooth Amish Baked Custard invites comfort from generations of Pennsylvania Dutch kitchen wisdom. Rich vanilla and creamy eggs blend into a delicate dessert you’ll savor with pure, nostalgic warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups hot water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a precise 325°F (163°C), creating the ideal environment for a creamy custard.
- Whisk condensed milk with hot water in a large mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated, forming a smooth liquid base.
- Crack eggs into a separate bowl and vigorously beat until they transform into a pale, aerated mixture with consistent texture.
- Carefully temper the eggs by slowly introducing a small stream of hot milk mixture, stirring continuously to prevent potential curdling.
- Incorporate the remaining milk mixture into the egg blend, ensuring a uniform consistency throughout the custard.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, gently stirring to distribute the flavor enhancers evenly across the mixture.
- Transfer the custard mixture into individual ramekins or a single 2-quart baking dish, selecting your preferred serving style.
- Prepare a water bath by filling a large pan with approximately half an inch of hot water, creating a gentle heating environment.
- Carefully position the ramekins or baking dish within the water bath, guaranteeing even heat distribution during baking.
- If using a larger baking dish that cannot fit in the water bath, place a separate water-filled pan on another oven rack.
- Bake for 1 hour, using a knife inserted near the center as a doneness indicator – it should emerge clean and pristine.
- Remove from the oven and allow the custard to rest and set for one hour, enabling it to achieve optimal texture.
- Dust the surface with a delicate sprinkle of nutmeg, introducing a warm, aromatic dimension to the dessert.
- Serve either warm or thoroughly chilled, depending on personal preference and occasion.
Notes
- Master temperature control to achieve creamy, smooth custard without curdling or over-baking.
- Tempering eggs gradually prevents scrambling and ensures a luxurious, silky texture.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond or coconut milk for dietary adaptations.
- Sprinkle cinnamon or add fresh berries on top for extra flavor complexity and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg