Old Time Egg Custard

This is a very old recipe for egg custard. If you like cooking vintage recipes for a taste of the old life, this one is for you. You can also convert this recipe to make tarts or a pie. You can add nutmeg and other spices to taste, or you can bake a pie crust and pour custard into that as well.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 8 eggs, beaten
• 1 gallon whole milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk eggs and sugar together in a large pot. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla.

Step 2

Heat milk mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving dish and allow to cool.