Custard – Simple Ingredients
custard with just the basic ingredients 2026
Ingredients
- 4 each large eggs room temperature preferred
- 2 cups heavy cream whipping cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar avoid liquid sweetners
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Oven and DishPreheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Lighty grease a 9 inch pie dish or four 6 oz ramekins with butter or coconut oil. No need for a water bath – this custard sets beautifuloly without one.
- 2. Whisk the Eggs and Sweetner in a medium bowl until smooth and slighlty frothey. Don't over-whisk – just until combined. If using vanilla or salt add it now.
- 3. Gently fold in the cream while whisking gently. Stir just until the mixture is uniform. Avoid creating too many bubble – if you dok let the custard base ;sit for five minutes or skim off the foam for a silkier finish.
- 4. Pour the custard mixutre into your prepared dish(es) . If using ramekins, place them on a baking sheet for easy transport.Bake for 35-40 minutes (25-30 for ramekins) until the edges are set but the center still has a gently wobble – like Jello. It will firm up as it cools. Pre-tip – Don't overbake! Custard continues to cook from the residual heat. Pull it from oven when it is just set/
- 5. Cool and server. Let cool at room temp for 15-20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour if you prefer it cooled. Enjoy for ultimate comfort
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