Classic Custard

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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°.
  2. Combine eggs, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  3. Cook milk in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Remove milk from heat, and gradually add to the egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Pour into a deep 2-quart souffle dish coated with cooking spray. Place casserole in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, and add hot water to the pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center of custard comes out almost clean. Remove casserole from pan; serve custard warm or chilled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

644 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.2g 18% DV
Total Fat 36.6g 47% DV
Carbs 58.3g 21% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 15.7g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9859mg 100% DV
Potassium 482.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 241.5mg 19% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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