Baked Custard with Cinnamon

  Desserts

Mother used to make this comforting baked custard when I was growing up on the farm. It was wonderful after a chilly evening of doing chores. Now I fix it for my husband and four sons.

Baked Custard with Cinnamon

Average Rating: 4.714285

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash ground cinnamon
  • Dash ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Pour into 4 ungreased 8-oz. custard cups; sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • 2. Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan; pour hot water in pan to a depth of 3/4 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Remove cups to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or chilled. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 177 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.

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