Eggnog Custard
Creamy eggnog custard sprinkled with nutmeg, baked to perfection, a delightful holiday treat.
Equipment
- Baking dishes
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- - 1 egg beaten
- - 1 cup eggnog
- - 2 tbsp white sugar
- - 2 pinches ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place an 8x8-inch baking dish with 1 inch of water.
- In a bowl, mix beaten egg, eggnog, and sugar. Pour into two small baking dishes. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
- Place the smaller baking dishes into the larger one with water, ensuring water reaches halfway up the sides.
- Bake until custard tops are set, about 35-45 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure water level in the larger baking dish is maintained to prevent custard from drying out.
- For richer flavor, use homemade eggnog.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with whipped cream if desired.
- For richer flavor, use homemade eggnog.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with whipped cream if desired.