{"id":3489,"date":"2026-04-19T12:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3489"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:26:39","slug":"3-ingredient-baked-egg-custard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3489","title":{"rendered":"3-Ingredient Baked Egg Custard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a03-Ingredient Baked Egg Custard (Easy &amp; Classic Recipe)<\/h1>\n<p>This simple baked egg custard is a smooth, creamy dessert made with just <strong>three basic ingredients<\/strong> you probably already have at home. It\u2019s light, comforting, and perfect as a quick homemade treat.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>2 cups (500 ml) milk (preferably whole milk for a richer texture)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional (for extra flavor):<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>A pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>Lemon zest or orange zest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Equipment Needed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Mixing bowl<\/li>\n<li>Whisk or fork<\/li>\n<li>Fine strainer (sieve)<\/li>\n<li>Baking dish or ramekins<\/li>\n<li>Large pan (for water bath \/ bain-marie)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Preheat the Oven<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<br \/>\nPrepare a larger baking pan and fill it halfway with hot water. This will be used as a <strong>water bath (bain-marie)<\/strong> to ensure gentle, even cooking.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Beat the Eggs and Sugar<\/h3>\n<p>In a mixing bowl:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crack the eggs<\/li>\n<li>Add the sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whisk gently until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly pale.<br \/>\nAvoid over-whisking, as too much air can create bubbles in the custard.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Heat the Milk<\/h3>\n<p>Warm the milk in a saucepan over low heat.<br \/>\n<strong>Important:<\/strong> Do not let it boil \u2014 it should be warm, not hot.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Combine Milk and Eggs<\/h3>\n<p>Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.<br \/>\nThis step prevents the eggs from scrambling and helps create a silky texture.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Strain the Mixture<\/h3>\n<p>Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl or directly into your baking dish.<br \/>\nThis removes any lumps and ensures a smooth custard.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Prepare for Baking<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pour the custard mixture into ramekins or a baking dish<\/li>\n<li>Place them inside the prepared water bath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The water should reach about halfway up the sides of the custard containers.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Bake<\/h3>\n<p>Bake for <strong>30\u201340 minutes<\/strong>, depending on the size of your dish.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Check for Doneness<\/h3>\n<p>The custard is ready when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The edges are set<\/li>\n<li>The center still has a slight jiggle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also insert a knife \u2014 it should come out mostly clean.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Cool and Chill<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove from the oven<\/li>\n<li>Let it cool at room temperature<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate for at least <strong>1\u20132 hours<\/strong> before serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chilling improves both texture and flavor.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top<\/li>\n<li>Add caramel sauce for a flan-like twist<\/li>\n<li>Serve with fresh fruit<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle with honey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Perfect Custard<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <strong>whole milk<\/strong> for a richer, creamier result<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overheating the milk<\/li>\n<li>Always bake using a <strong>water bath<\/strong> to prevent curdling<\/li>\n<li>Straining the mixture makes a big difference in texture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Nutrition (Approximate per serving)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories: 150\u2013200<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 6\u20138g<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 5\u20137g<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 20\u201325g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>This 3-ingredient baked egg custard is proof that simple recipes can still be incredibly delicious. With minimal effort, you get a dessert that\u2019s smooth, creamy, and satisfying every time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a03-Ingredient Baked Egg Custard (Easy &amp; Classic Recipe) This simple baked egg custard is a smooth, creamy dessert made&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3490,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3489"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3491,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3489\/revisions\/3491"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}