Vanilla Custard Cups (Baked)

Submitted by Graciebonica

"A recipe from TOH, this makes two servings of creamy, silken-textured custard with a delicate flavor. It is very simple to prepare, and the brown sugar gives just a hint of caramel. This recipe is formulated for 2 servings; cooking time would need to be increased for larger amounts."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

directions

1. In a bowl, beat (can use a hand mixer) first five ingredients until blended.
2. Pour into two ungreased 6-oz. custard cups.
3. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
4. Place cups in a 9-in. square baking pan.
5. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1 inch.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 30-35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Reviews

[Outta Here]

This had great flavor, and we liked the brown sugar in it (never had it that way before), but the custard was a bit thin and watery. I think two eggs would be better, so it would set up firmer. Made for Spring 2012 Pick a Chef game.

 

[Terri Newell]

I doubled this for our family of four. It baked for 40 minutes and was still slightly under-done. The taste was quite eggy...reminiscent of French Toast without the bread. We will not make this again.