Umm, baked custard, it is one of the most comforting sweet treats. Easy to whip up with just a few ingredients, custard makes for a great make-ahead dessert. Steamed or baked, it’s good both ways.
The custard can be baked 2 ways – in a bain-marie (a water bath) or dry, as in the dish containing the custard is simply placed on a sheet pan and baked. The difference is in the texture and crust. Custard cooked in a bain-marie tends to be creamier with a very thin layer of crust at the top.