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Baked Egg Custard with Gruyère and Chives

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Baked Egg Custard with Gruyère and Chives

Baked Egg Custard with Gruyère and Chives

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Equipment

  • Baking Dish - Essential for baking custards and similar recipes; provides an even heat distribution.

  • Whisk - A must-have for mixing the egg custard ingredients to a smooth consistency before baking.

  • Oven - Necessary for cooking the custard; temperature control is crucial to achieve the perfect texture.

  • Silicone Spatula - Useful for scraping bowls and ensuring no ingredients are wasted during preparation.

  • Measuring Cups - Ensures precise measurement of ingredients, which is key to the recipe's success.

  • Digital Food Scale - Provides accurate measurements for baking and cooking, enhancing the consistency of recipes like custards.

  • Cling Film - Used to wrap the baked dish, protecting it while cooling down and enhancing presentation when served.

  • Cheese Grater - For grating Gruyère cheese needed for this recipe to ensure uniformity in size, which affects melting characteristics.

  • Chopsticks - Can be used as an alternative to forks or knives, if preferred, especially when serving the dish in individual portions.

  • Airtight Container - Ideal for storing any leftovers to keep them fresh and maintain their quality.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coarsely grated Gruyère (6 ounces)

  • 1/2 cup chopped chives

  • 10 large eggs

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).
2

Instruction 2

Sprinkle Gruyère and chives evenly in dish.
3

Instruction 3

Blend eggs, milk, cream cheese, and nutmeg in a blender with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
4

Instruction 4

Pour egg mixture over Gruyère and chives in dish and bake until puffed, set, and golden, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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