AMISH SNOW DAY BAKED CUSTARD
Old-Fashioned • Creamy • Gentle & Comforting
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Serves: 4–6
INGREDIENTS
Custard Base:
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups whole milk (do NOT use skim)
⅓ cup maple syrup
(or ⅓ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 small pinch of salt
Optional Flavor Add-Ins (Choose One or More):
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (classic Amish style)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon orange or lemon zest
1 tablespoon melted butter (extra richness)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
4–6 ramekins or oven-safe custard cups
1 large baking dish (for water bath)
Whisk
Mixing bowl
Kettle or pot of hot water
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
Place ramekins into a deep baking dish.
2️⃣ Whisk the Eggs
In a mixing bowl, crack eggs.
Whisk gently until smooth and slightly pale. Do not whip air into the eggs—custard should be silky, not foamy.
3️⃣ Add Milk & Sweetener
Slowly pour in milk while whisking.
Add maple syrup (or sugar), vanilla extract, and salt.
Mix until fully combined and smooth.
4️⃣ Fill Ramekins
Pour custard mixture evenly into ramekins.
Sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon lightly on top if desired.
5️⃣ Create the Water Bath (Very Important!)
Carefully pour hot (not boiling) water into the baking dish.
Water should reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This prevents cracking and keeps the custard creamy.
6️⃣ Bake
Transfer dish carefully to oven.
Bake for 45–50 minutes.
✔ Custard is done when:
Edges are set
Center jiggles slightly like jelly
Knife inserted near center comes out mostly clean
7️⃣ Cool & Serve
Remove ramekins from water bath.
Let cool 10–15 minutes.
Serve:
Warm
Room temperature
Or chilled (refrigerate 2–4 hours)
SERVING IDEAS
Drizzle with warm maple syrup
Add fresh berries
Serve with shortbread or biscuits
Dust with powdered sugar
VARIATIONS
Extra-Rich Amish Custard
Replace ½ cup milk with heavy cream
Apple Spice Custard
Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon + tiny pinch cloves
Serve with warm apples
Chocolate Version
Whisk in 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Increase sweetener by 1 tablespoon
Dairy-Free Option
Use full-fat coconut milk
Sweeten with maple syrup
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Old-fashioned Amish comfort
Naturally gluten-free
Soft, creamy, never rubbery
Simple ingredients, timeless flavor
Perfect for winter days, snow storms, and cozy evenings
