Light & Fluffy Baked Egg Custard Craving a light and refreshing dessert? This easy-to-make baked egg custard is the perfect solution! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a delicious and healthy treat. Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50-60 minutes Chill Time: 3-4 hours Calories: Low Calorie Keywords: Baked Egg Custard, Low Calorie Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe, Healthy Dessert, Protein-Rich Dessert Ingredients: 4 large eggs 2 1/4 cups (600ml) skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons sweetener (granulated) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish Zest and juice of 1 orange Pinch of ground nutmeg 200g mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) Instructions: Preheat & Whisk: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Heat Milk Mixture: In a saucepan, gently heat milk, vanilla extract, sweetener, and half the cinnamon until simmering. Combine & Strain: Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the whisked eggs, whisking constantly. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring jug. Add Flavor & Bake: Stir in orange juice and most of the zest. Divide the custard evenly among 4 ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set. Chill & Serve: Let the custard cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours. Garnish with remaining cinnamon and orange zest. Serve chilled with mixed berries. Tips & Variations: For extra flavor, add a touch of almond extract or a pinch of cardamom. Top with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts. Use different types of berries, such as blackberries or cherries. Make individual servings in small jars for a charming presentation. Enjoy this light and flavorful baked egg custard a perfect guilt-free treat!

Light & Fluffy Baked Egg Custard

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Light & Fluffy Baked Egg Custard

Craving a light and refreshing dessert? This easy-to-make baked egg custard is the perfect solution! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a delicious and healthy treat.

About Time:

  • Yields: 4 servings
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Chill Time: 3-4 hours
  • Calories: Low Calorie

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups (600ml) skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons sweetener (granulated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 200g mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat & Whisk: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
  2. Heat Milk Mixture: In a saucepan, gently heat milk, vanilla extract, sweetener, and half the cinnamon until simmering.
  3. Combine & Strain: Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the whisked eggs, whisking constantly. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring jug.
  4. Add Flavor & Bake: Stir in orange juice and most of the zest. Divide the custard evenly among 4 ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set.
  5. Chill & Serve: Let the custard cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours. Garnish with remaining cinnamon and orange zest. Serve chilled with mixed berries.

Tips & Variations:

  • For extra flavor, add a touch of almond extract or a pinch of cardamom.
  • Top with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
  • Use different types of berries, such as blackberries or cherries.
  • Make individual servings in small jars for a charming presentation.
  • Enjoy this light and flavorful baked egg custard – a perfect guilt-free treat!