Description
These Holiday Orange Spice Custard Bars are a delightful blend of creamy custard infused with fresh orange zest and warm spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Mix together the eggs and sugar in a bowl.
- Slowly add the milk or cream, orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely in the dish, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve cut into squares, optionally dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream.
Notes
Monitor the baking closely and perform the knife test to ensure proper doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: custard bars, holiday dessert, orange custard, spiced dessert, festive recipe