Pennsylvania Dutch Eggs Custard
April 30, 2026 • 0 comments
A rich, velvety and smooth dessert made from sweet milk and egg yolks.
Eat it hot or eat it chilled.
Flavor it with vanilla, cinnamon or lemon zest!
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- Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- (6) egg yolks (whites discarded)
- (2 cups) raw milk
- (2 cups) raw cream
- (1/2 teaspoon) salt
- (3 tablespoon) maple syrup
- (1 drop) lemon essential oil or 1 teaspoon lemons zest
Directions
Beat or briefly blend all ingredients. Pour into ramekins, small glass jars or a glass baking dish. Place these into a larger pan and fill partway with water. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 300 degrees F and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until set. Enjoy, and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.