GET-WELL CUSTARD

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Whenever a friend or relative was ailing, my mother-in-law would bake this fresh custard recipe and take it along when she visited. Because she brought folks this special treat so often, our family began calling it "get-well" custard! -Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups whole milk
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar and salt until blended but not foamy. Slowly stir in hot milk. Stir in vanilla. , Pour egg mixture through a strainer into a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish; sprinkle with nutmeg. Place round baking dish in a larger baking pan. Place pan on oven rack; add very hot water to pan to within 1/2 in. of top of round baking dish. Bake until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Centers will be soft and jiggle even after chilling. Remove baking dish from water bath immediately to a wire rack; cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Muslim Saeed
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I love this custard! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is amazing.


ILYANAH Bevins
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This custard is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I highly recommend it.


Essam Korayem
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This custard is a great comfort food. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


The AC Family
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I've tried many custard recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.


Sanjib Babu
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I'm not a big fan of custard, but I have to say that this recipe is amazing. It's so creamy and smooth, and the flavor is just perfect.


Big Man
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This custard is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Walter Fair
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I made this custard for a party and everyone raved about it. It was the perfect dessert to end a special meal.


Choadry Zain
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This custard is a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. It's also a very versatile dessert - you can serve it with fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream.


Allivia Murray
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I followed the recipe exactly and my custard turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate it all in one sitting!


Capone Suarez
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This custard was a little too runny for my taste, but the flavor was good.


jethanand parihar
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I made this custard for my sick friend and she loved it! It was just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess.


Felicita Delvalle
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This custard is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's still just as good the next day.


melusi ndlovu
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I've made this custard several times now and it always turns out great. It's a very simple recipe, but the results are amazing.


Obafunsho Mariam
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This custard was a hit with my family! It was so creamy and smooth, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.