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Instant Pot Custard Recipe: Silky Smooth Perfection

This Instant Pot Custard Recipe delivers a silky smooth dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy a delicious homemade custard.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Ramekins
  • Trivet
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground nutmeg for garnish

Instructions: 

  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined.
  • Heat milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
  • Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into ramekins.
  • Cover each ramekin with foil.
  • Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
  • Arrange the ramekins on the trivet.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the ramekins from the Instant Pot and let them cool.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Sprinkle with ground nutmeg before serving.

Notes:

For an extra touch, you can add a caramel sauce on top before serving.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 220mgSugar: 23gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Custard, Dessert, Instant Pot
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