Amish Custard

Amish Custard (Old-Fashioned Baked Custard)
Simple, creamy, and comforting — a traditional dessert often found in Amish kitchens across Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Smooth vanilla custard with a delicate nutmeg top.
🧾 Ingredients
4 large eggs
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups (720ml) whole milk (warm, not boiling)
Ground nutmeg (for topping)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 325°F (165°C).
Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or custard cups.
2️⃣ Mix the Custard
In a bowl, whisk eggs gently (don’t overbeat).
Add sugar, salt, and vanilla.
Slowly pour in warm milk while whisking.
3️⃣ Pour & Sprinkle
Pour mixture into prepared dish (or divide into ramekins).
Sprinkle a light dusting of nutmeg on top.
4️⃣ Bake (Water Bath Method)
Place dish inside a larger baking pan.
Pour hot water into the outer pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the custard dish.
Bake 45–60 minutes (ramekins may take 35–40 minutes).
Custard should be set but slightly jiggly in the center.
5️⃣ Cool
Remove from water bath.
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve chilled or slightly warm
Add fresh berries
Top with whipped cream