Baked Custard for Two

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022
Alpha Wilson, a field editor from Rosewell, New Mexico, shares a sweet treat she and husband Thomas (pictured at far right) enjoy frequently—Baked Custard for Two.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. In a bowl, lightly beat the egg. Stir in the milk, sugar, vanilla and salt until combined.
  2. Pour into 2 ungreased 6-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish; add 1 in. of hot water to the pan. Bake at 350° until a knife comes out clean, 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 189 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.