Old-Fashioned Vanilla Baked Custard is a classic homemade dessert loved for generations. It has a smooth, creamy texture and delicate vanilla flavor, lightly topped with nutmeg. This simple dessert uses basic ingredients like eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, yet it tastes wonderfully rich and comforting.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Ground nutmeg (for topping)