Comments on: How to Make the Best Baked Custard

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:01:11 +0000

In reply to Wendy.

Hi Wendy, the recipe is correct as written. 4 Cups of water is mixed into the recipe, additional water is needed for the water bath, so it’s 1″ deep in pan.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:06:05 +0000

In reply to Diane.

I’m confused is the amount of water for the water bath only? I can’t imagine all of that water going into a custard. I’ve made so many custards including creme brulee but never have I used water and condensed milk together. am I missing something

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:41:03 +0000

In reply to Jeremy S.

I think baked custards are best the first three days after being baked, maybe 4.

By: Jeremy S

Jeremy S — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:25:44 +0000

This is my first time trying to make a custard. I had a pyrex casserole dish (3qt maybe?). I sliced some fresh cherries and baked them with the custard as well as fresh sliced on top after. It looks and smells great!.. (still cooling) 😀
I am just wondering how long this will keep in the refrigerator? Thanks!

By: An Bese

An Bese — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:33:15 +0000

In so glad I found this recipe, it’s so easy and delicious! I just made it with fresh pears and strawberries on the bottom. Amazing! 💜

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:28:08 +0000

In reply to Susan Shepherd.

Honestly I’m not sure how it would go with this recipe. I did a little research and found conflicting info, so you could give it a try, or you could just add some lemon extract to play it safe. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful. I haven’t made lemon baked custard, if you do make it let me know how it turns out.

By: Susan Shepherd

Susan Shepherd — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:04:27 +0000

Could you make this a lemon custard by adding lemon juice? I wasn’t sure if the acidity of the lemon juice would break the custard down.

By: Kay Sable

Kay Sable — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:34:00 +0000

What a great shortened (and every bit as tasty) version to this old favorite.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:45:17 +0000

In reply to Joan.

The recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:57:41 +0000

In reply to Barbara.

I’m so HAPPY you liked the recipe. I just love it and yes, who knew sweetened condensed milk would make the custard so perfect and EASY!