How to Make Old Time Egg Custard - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting and nostalgic about the taste of old-fashioned desserts, and egg custard is no exception. This creamy, silky dessert has been a favorite in households for generations, and for good reason - it's simple, delicious, and incredibly satisfying. If you're looking for a dessert that harkens back to simpler times, then this old time egg custard recipe is the one for you.

With just a few basic ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry and fridge, you...

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Ingredients

  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Whisk eggs and sugar together in a large pot. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla.
  • Heat milk mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving dish and allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Calcium: 289mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 384mg