Quick Egg Custard Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Milk1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Eggs3
 Sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Vanilla3⁄4 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1 Dash, ground

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 156 Calories from Fat 59

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g10%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g13.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 167.1 mg55.7%

Sodium 207.6 mg8.7%

Total Carbohydrates 17 g5.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.02 g0.07%

Sugars 17.4 g

Protein 7 g14.9%

Vitamin A 5.4% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 11.6% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a 2-cup measure, pour the milk.
2. Heat the milk in the microwave for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes at High, until scalded but not boiling.
3. In a 1 1/2-quart casserole beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt together.
4. Slowly blend hot milk into egg mixture.
5. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
6. In the microwave, cook, covered with waxed paper, for 10 to 12 minutes on power 3 or Low, until the custard is set with a soft center, rotating twice.
7. Cool a little and then chill.

SERVING
8. Serve when it is firm.
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