Spinach Custard

Elevate your mealtime with this creamy and savory Spinach Custard—a delightful blend of fresh spinach, rich heavy cream, and a hint of Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection in individual ramekins or a family-style dish. This elegant recipe features a silky custard base infused with sautéed garlic and a touch of nutmeg, bringing out the earthy flavors of the spinach while maintaining a light and luscious texture. Designed to impress with minimal effort, this dish is baked in a water bath for that perfectly set, smooth custard consistency. Whether served warm as a comforting side dish or at room temperature for a sophisticated appetizer, this Spinach Custard is a nutrient-packed showstopper that’s perfect for brunch, dinner parties, or a refined weeknight treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams fresh spinach leaves
• 3 large eggs
• 250 ml heavy cream
• 100 ml milk
• 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Grease four ramekins or a small baking dish with the unsalted butter and set aside.

Step 3

Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 4

In a pan over medium heat, lightly sauté the garlic clove (minced) until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the spinach to the pan and cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 6

Using a food processor or blender, blend the cooked spinach and garlic until smooth. Set aside.

Step 7

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and milk until well combined.

Step 8

Stir in the blended spinach mixture, grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well.

Step 9

Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins or the baking dish.

Step 10

Place the ramekins or dish into a larger baking pan. Fill the pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins or dish (creating a water bath).

Step 11

Carefully transfer the baking pan to the preheated oven.

Step 12

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your creamy spinach custard!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(764.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1392.2

Total Fat 119.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 877.6mg	0%
Sodium 2527.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 6.3g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 168.4IU	0%
Calcium 972.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1503.4mg	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: 80.9%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 4.5%