Baked maple custards are a classic dessert and a great way to use up leftover maple syrup. They are easy to make and require only a few ingredients: eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, and spices. Baked maple custards have a creamy, custard-like texture and a rich, maple flavor that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dessert. They can be made in individual ramekins or in a 9x13 inch baking dish. No matter how you choose to make them, baked maple custards are a surefire hit. Here are a few tips for making the best baked maple custards:
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
MAPLE SYRUP CUSTARD CUPS
Very light with a satiny texture and gentle maple flavor. These custard cups are the perfect ending to traditional 'New England'-styled holiday meals.
Provided by Linda
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk eggs in a bowl until lightly beaten. Add milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract; gently beat until incorporated. Pour mixture into six 1/4-cup ramekins. Arrange ramekins in a baking dish. Pour enough water into baking dish to cover ramekins halfway up the sides.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center of a custard comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove ramekins from baking dish and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 133.8 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 29.4 g
BAKED CUSTARD
Enjoy this smooth and creamy custard that's baked to perfection. Perfect dessert to treat your family!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt with wire whisk or fork. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into six 6-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Place cups in 13x9-inch pan on oven rack. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups (see box, below).
- Bake about 45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Remove cups from water. Cool about 30 minutes. Unmold and serve warm, or refrigerate and unmold before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
MAPLE CUSTARD CUPS
Categories Milk/Cream Egg Dessert Bake Mother's Day Back to School Vanilla Fall Spring Poker/Game Night Maple Syrup Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a 1-quart glass measure. Divide custard evenly among cups, then transfer cups to baking pan. Bake in a hot water bath , pan covered loosely with foil, until custards are just set and a knife inserted in center of one comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Carefully transfer cups to a rack and cool to warm, about 30 minutes.
MAPLE CUSTARD
This easy-to-make custard has a surprise hit of maple syrup waiting at the bottom of the cup!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Heat milk just to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; cool.
- Beat egg, egg whites, sugar, maple extract and salt in small bowl; gradually stir in milk. Pour into four 6-ounce custard cups. Drop 1 teaspoon maple syrup carefully onto center of mixture in each cup (syrup will sink to bottom).
- Place cups in square pan, 9x9x2 inches, on oven rack. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups. Bake about 45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Remove cups from water. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours. Unmold at serving time. Top with fruit. Immediately cover and refrigerate any remaining custards.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg
MAPLE CUSTARD
??Ring in the holidays with this rich, velvety custard. It has a light maple flavor that's a nice change from traditional chocolate and vanilla flavors. -Sharlene Heatwole, McDowell, VA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in milk and syrup until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot milk mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla., Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, fold in whipped cream. If desired, serve in sugar-rimmed dishes and drizzle with additional syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BAKED MAPLE CUSTARDS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until very hot but not boiling. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a fork, being careful to incorporate as little air as possible. Very gradually whisk in the hot milk. Whisk in the maple syrup and the vanilla. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve and use a spoon to skim off the foam.
- Place 6 2/3-cup ceramic ramekins or custard cups in a shallow roasting pan and pour in boiling water to reach halfway up their sides. Carefully ladle in the custard and bake until just set, about 40 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 96 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PUMPKIN MAPLE CUSTARDS
This sweet treat comes from Eduardo Braniff, of New York City. When refrigerating, cover first with a paper towel (over custards, not touching) then with plastic wrap. The towel absorbs moisture and keeps the custards free of droplets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with rack in the center. In a medium saucepan, whisk together cream, milk, syrup, and pumpkin. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together yolks, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Whisking constantly, gradually add hot cream mixture to the yolk mixture. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large liquid measuring cup (for easy pouring).
- Divide mixture evenly among six 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups. Line the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with a kitchen towel; place ramekins on top.
- Place in oven, and pour enough boiling water in pan to come halfway up sides of cups. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake until custard is set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely, then refrigerate, covered first with paper towel and then with plastic wrap, for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
MAPLE BAKED CUSTARD
Created by Dr. Weis - This simple custard is "baked" on top of the stove. It is equally good for breakfast as it is for a snack or dessert. Serve it with seasonal fruit. Great for those watching their weight!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine eggs, milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk or beat until well blended.
- Pour into 3 glass custard cups.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Place the custard cups on a folded paper towel in a skillet with a tight fitting lid.
- Pour water into the pan, about 1" deep, and cover. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Remove pan from heat, and let sit for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 142.6, Sodium 96.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 7.4
MAPLE MUSTARD MEATBALLS
These easy to make meatballs are baked in a sweet and tangy maple syrup and mustard sauce. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a stress-free weekday meal. A great option for potlucks too!
Provided by France C
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine ground pork, ground beef, oats, milk, egg, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place meatballs into an 8x8-inch casserole dish and scatter onion over top.
- Combine maple syrup, mustard, ketchup, hot pepper sauce, and salt for sauce in a medium bowl. Pour over meatballs and toss to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set and cooked through, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 851.2 mg
BAKED CUSTARD
I first made this baked custard recipe as a teenager and still enjoy it as a winter warm-up. My dad says it's the best custard he's ever eaten! - Deb Brass, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, spices and vanilla. Blend in milk. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place baking dish in a cake pan in oven; add 1 in. water to pan. , Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
MAPLE CUSTARD
Make and share this Maple Custard recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BeckyF
Categories Dessert
Time 42m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Pour into small custard dishes or individual souffle cups.
- Set molds in a pan of hot water and bake, uncovered at 350F for 40 minutes or until the blade of a kitchen knife in center comes out clean.
- Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 156.6, Sodium 156.5, Carbohydrate 32.3, Sugar 23.9, Protein 8.7
Tips:
- For a richer custard, use whole milk or half-and-half instead of skim milk.
- Add a pinch of salt to the custard mixture to enhance the sweetness of the maple syrup.
- If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute another type of flavored syrup, such as vanilla or almond.
- To make a gluten-free version of the custard, use gluten-free flour.
- Be careful not to overcook the custard, as it will become rubbery. The custard is done when it is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Serve the custard warm or cold, topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Conclusion:
Baked maple custards are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious custard that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give baked maple custards a try!
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