Custard Straight from the Toaster Oven
Warm, jiggly custard is one of life’s great comfort foods…and it’s also ridiculously easy. There are more complicated kinds of custards, sure — Créme Brulée is one of my favorite desserts — but you can make this breakfast custard in your toaster oven in 25 minutes flat. Think of it as a baked omelette (or a simplified Dutch Baby, for those of you who have been to some classy pancake houses). You can make it sweet by adding a bit of maple syrup as I’ve done here, or you could sprinkle on some fresh herbs and cheese and make it into a savory dish. Swirl in a hint of organic jam to create an ersatz fruit pie.
To make a single serving of simple custard, find a small glass or ceramic baking dish that will fit into your toaster oven. (You could use a regular-sized oven, too, but why waste the energy? Toaster ovens save a lot of money on electrical bills.)
Combine 2 eggs and 3/4 cup milk. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the edges are set and the center still looks just a touch wobbly; the entire top will be golden brown.
Add whichever toppings you’d like to the custard — sweet or savory — and enjoy.
P.S. As soon as I get a kitchen blowtorch, I’ll share tips on making Créme Brulée!
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