Low Fat Classic Egg Custard

Indulge in the creamy decadence of dessert without the guilt with this Low Fat Classic Egg Custard recipe, a lighter twist on a timeless favorite. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like skim milk, large eggs, and a hint of vanilla, this custard is subtly sweetened with granulated sugar and delicately spiced with ground nutmeg. The recipe employs a gentle water bath baking technique, ensuring a silky-smooth texture that's irresistibly rich yet refreshingly light. Perfect for a cozy family treat or a dinner party dessert, this custard is ready in just over an hour and can be served warm or chilled. With its low-fat profile and classic flavor, it's a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising on taste or tradition.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups skim milk
• 3 units large eggs
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the skim milk over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. You should see steam beginning to rise. Stir occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 3

While the milk is heating, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking continuously to avoid the eggs from cooking.

Step 5

Once fully mixed, pour the custard mixture into a 9-inch glass pie dish or six 6-ounce ramekins.

Step 6

Place the pie dish or ramekins in a larger baking pan. Create a water bath by carefully pouring hot water into the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the pie dish or ramekins.

Step 7

Sprinkle the custard surface with nutmeg.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the baking pan to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.

Step 9

Remove the custard from the oven and take the pie dish or ramekins out of the water bath. Let the custard cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Serve warm, or after allowing it to chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Enjoy your delicious low-fat egg custard!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(988.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	855.0

Total Fat 15.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 580.0mg	0%
Sodium 1100.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
Total Sugars 137.5g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 442.1IU	0%
Calcium 1051.9mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1440.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.3%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 64.0%