Delight in Homemade Custard: Simple Recipe with Milk and Eggs - Page 2

Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare the Custard Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to steam but not boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract (if using), and salt until well combined.
Combine the Ingredients:
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to avoid cooking the eggs.
- Once fully combined, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to ensure a smooth custard.
Bake the Custard:
- Pour the custard mixture into individual ramekins or a baking dish.
- Place the ramekins or baking dish in a larger baking pan and fill the pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins or baking dish (this creates a water bath to help the custard cook evenly).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
Cool and Serve:
- Remove the custard from the oven and allow it to cool in the water bath.
- Once cooled, transfer the custard to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.