Description
Silky smooth baked egg custard whisks classic British comfort into a dreamy dessert. Creamy vanilla-infused custard melts delicately on your palate, offering pure culinary bliss with each elegant spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 12 cup white sugar
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- 34 cup white sugar
Baking and Flavoring:
- 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a deep pie plate with a light coating of grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, and an egg until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually incorporate flour into the mixture, kneading gently to create a cohesive pastry dough.
- Carefully roll out the dough and delicately drape it into the prepared pie plate, ensuring even coverage.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk eggs with sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly frothy.
- Introduce pure vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring to distribute the aromatic flavor evenly.
- Gradually stream in cold milk, whisking continuously to create a silky, uniform custard base.
- Carefully transfer the liquid custard into the prepared pastry shell, maintaining a steady hand to prevent spillage.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of freshly grated nutmeg across the surface for an elegant, fragrant touch.
- Place the pie plate in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, watching for a gentle set and golden edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the custard to cool completely for at least one hour, enabling it to firm up and develop a rich, creamy texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother dough consistency.
- Chill the pie plate before greasing to help prevent soggy bottom crust.
- Use fresh, high-quality eggs for the richest and most delicate custard texture.
- Gently whisk eggs to avoid creating too many air bubbles that can cause cracking during baking.
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth, silky finish.
- Avoid overbaking by checking custard at 40 minutes; it should have a slight wobble in the center.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour.
- Sprinkle additional nutmeg just before serving to enhance the aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 517
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 151 mg