Old Fashioned Baked Vanilla Custard

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually pour in the whole milk, whisking continuously to ensure a well-combined batter. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Divide the custard batter evenly among 4 (5-ounce) oven-safe ramekins. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Place the ramekins in a baking dish. Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish, filling it to about one inch. Gently grate a small amount of fresh nutmeg over the top of each ramekin. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully transfer the baking dish to the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake until the custards are just set – a knife inserted near the center should come out clean. This typically takes 45 to 60 minutes. Begin checking for doneness at 45 minutes, as baking times may vary depending on the ramekin size and oven calibration. (45-60 minutes)

Recipe View Once baked, remove the ramekins from the water bath and place them on a wire rack to cool to room temperature. (10 minutes)

Recipe View After cooling, cover each custard with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to allow them to chill thoroughly. (60 minutes)