Name: Easy baked nutmeg custard recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 40ml maple syrup; 500ml cream; 1 tsp vanilla bean paste; Nutmeg, to sprinkle

by Lindy Lawler Last updated on 07/25/2022

This indulgent baked custard is made with eggs, cream, a touch of maple syrup. Sprinkle it with nutmeg and bake in the oven, and you'll have a lower sugar dessert reminiscent of the simple flavours of yesteryear. - Lindy Lawler

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 egg yolk
40ml maple syrup
500ml cream
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Nutmeg, to sprinkle

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 150 degrees C. Gently whisk eggs, egg yolk, maple syrup and vanilla bean paste in a bowl until well-combined. Ensure it's not too frothy.
Step 2

Add cream and gently whisk until the egg mixture has been incorporated into the cream.
Step 3

Using a sieve, strain the mixture into a bowl and sprinkle with nutmeg to taste. Bake in a water bath for 40 minutes or until the custard is no longer wobbly. Serve warm with stewed fruit. If you prefer a cooler custard, leave overnight in the refrigerator and serve the next day.