Amish Baked Custard

This Amish Baked Custard is a simple and comforting dessert. With its creamy texture, gentle sweetness, and a sprinkle of nutmeg, it’s a timeless recipe that never goes out of style.

Ingredients

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
4 cups hot water
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Ground nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to 325°F (163°C).

Mix Condensed Milk and Water

In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with the hot water.

Beat the Eggs

In another bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy.

Combine Ingredients

Slowly add a little of the milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly to temper. Then stir in the rest of the milk mixture along with the vanilla extract and salt.

Prepare for Baking

Pour the mixture into 8 ramekins or a 2-quart baking dish. Place them in a larger pan and add hot water to the outer pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins or dish.

Bake

Bake for 1 hour if using ramekins, or about 1 hour 40 minutes if using a large baking dish, until the custard is set.

Cool and Serve

Let the custard cool completely, then sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.