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Old Fashioned Honey Custard Recipe

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A silky, cinnamon-vanilla honey custard made with just a few wholesome ingredients and gently baked in a water bath. This cozy, old-fashioned dessert is naturally sweetened and perfect for make-ahead treats or quiet nights in.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 custards
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups whole milk, scalded (heated to about 170°F / 77°C)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus a pinch for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place 5 custard cups in a deep baking dish or cake pan.
  2. Bring a kettle of water to a boil for the water bath and keep hot.
  3. Scald the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reaches about 170°F (77°C). Remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs with salt until well combined.
  5. Stir honey into the hot milk until fully dissolved.
  6. Slowly pour the honey-milk mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to temper.
  7. Whisk in cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  8. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer for a smoother custard (optional but recommended).
  9. Divide the custard evenly among the cups, leaving a bit of space at the top. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on each.
  10. Place the baking dish with custard cups on the oven rack. Carefully pour hot water around the cups until it reaches 3/4 of the way up the sides.
  11. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the centers are just set with a slight wobble.
  12. Remove cups from the water bath and place on a wire rack. Cool to room temperature.
  13. Chill for at least 2 hours if desired, or serve at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a stronger vanilla flavor, increase vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon.
  • Swap cinnamon for nutmeg or cardamom for a variation in spice.
  • Add orange zest or infuse the milk with lavender for extra flavor complexity.
  • Straining the custard before baking yields a smoother, silkier texture.
  • Serve with honey drizzle, whipped cream, or fresh berries.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/old-fashioned-honey-custard-recipe/