AMISH BAKED CUSTARD

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs, large and farm fresh
• 1/2 cup of sugar, fine and granulated
• 2 cups of creamy whole milk
• A splash of pure vanilla extract (roughly 1 tsp)
• A pinch of nutmeg for that classic garnish

Instructions:

First and foremost, adjust your oven to a comfortable 325°F (165°C), allowing it to preheat as you prepare your custard concoction.

Using a sizable bowl as your palette, harmoniously blend the eggs and sugar together. The union of these two elements should yield a homogeneous mixture.

Once accomplished, it’s time to introduce the creamy whole milk and a splash of aromatic vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir it with gentle strokes until a consistent, silky blend forms.

Carefully transfer this delicious blend into a suitable baking dish, the vessel for your soon-to-be delightful custard.

Nestle this dish inside a larger baking dish. This is an old baker’s trick – add water until it climbs to the midway point of the smaller dish’s sides. It ensures even and gentle baking.

Allow your culinary creation to luxuriate in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Keep an eye out for the telltale sign of completion: a set custard.

Retrieve your golden-brown masterpiece from the oven and let it cool, soaking in the residual heat and firming up further.

Before serving, feel free to sprinkle a dash of nutmeg on top for that final flourish. It’s not just about the taste; it’s also about the presentation!