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Baked custard

Master this creamy classic following our easy steps. - by Sarah Murphy
  • 23 Jun 2021
Baked custard
Prep: 10 Minutes - Cook: 40 Minutes - Serves 4
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Ingredients

300ml thickened cream

1 cup milk

3 eggs, plus 1 yolk

1/3 cup caster sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Ground cinnamon, to dust (see tip)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Place four ¾ cup, ovenproof ramekins in a large baking pan.

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  2. In a medium bowl, whisk cream, milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla together until well combined.

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  3. Pour mixture evenly among ramekins (through a sieve, if desired).

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  4. Using a small sieve, generously dust custards with cinnamon.

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  5. Add enough cold water to come halfway up the sides of ramekins.

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  6. Bake 35-40 minutes, until custards are set, with a slight wobble in the centre. Remove from water. Cool 5-10 minutes before serving warm, or cool completely, then chill until ready to serve. 

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Cook's tips

  • If liked, dust tops with a mixture of nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • You can also make this in a 4-cup ovenproof baking dish.
  • For a variation, line the base with 1 cup cooked rice or sprinkle with ½ cup sultanas.

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Sarah Murphy
Sarah Murphy
Sarah Murphy has worked in food magazines for over 10 years, and is known for her sweet tooth and love of creating hacks and twists on classic recipes. You can usually find Sarah baking cheesy garlic bread pull-apart for friends on the weekend, (but still hasn’t mastered the art of sourdough yet!).

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