Baked Vanilla Custard
Serves 10
This is a traditional baked custard made with Equal® sweetener and reduced fat milk. It provides all the great flavor but with less fat and calories. Garnish with fresh fruit and mint for a beautiful dessert.
Baked Vanilla Custard
Ingredients
- 1 quart 2% milk
- 6 eggs
- 27 packets Equal sweetener*
- 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sliced fresh fruit, optional
- Fresh mint, optional
- Substitute 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful for the packets.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Heat milk just to boiling in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Beat eggs, Equal, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in hot milk. Pour mixture into ten 6-ounce custard cups or 1-1/2 quart glass casserole. Place custard cups or casserole in roasting pan. Pour 1 inch of hot water into roasting pan.
- Bake, uncovered, 50 to 60 minutes or until sharp knife inserted halfway between center and edge of custard comes out clean. Remove custard cups or casserole from roasting pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- Serve garnished with sliced fresh fruit and mint, if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 105
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 119 mg
- Sodium: 89 mg
Exchanges
- Fat - 1/2
- Reduced Fat Milk - 1/2
