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    Published: Jul 28, 2022 · Updated: May 4, 2023 by Joanne

    Creamy Oatmeal Custard

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    This oatmeal custard recipe was introduced to me by John. He and his dad made this creamy oatmeal recipe together when he was young. Now, this nostalgic breakfast has also become a part of our lives. This recipe yields a thick, creamy oatmeal with a custard-like consistency. We make this oatmeal when we want to indulge in the morning. I can't say this oatmeal recipe is healthy, but you get a bit of protein from the eggs mixed in! If you love oatmeal and feel like changing up your typical bowl, give this one a try.

    Custard oatmeal with strawberries, blackberries, and slivered almonds next to a towel

    Update Disclosure: This post has been updated for one or more of the following reasons: easier reading, updated photos, clearer instructions, and just plain ol' improvements to the recipe (as noted).

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    • What Makes this Oatmeal Custard
    • Ingredients
    • Subtitutes
    • Recipe Tips
    • How to Make Creamy Oatmeal Custard
    • To Dress or Not to Dress
    • Oatmeal Custard Recipe
    • Have You Tried This Recipe?

    What Makes this Oatmeal Custard

    According to our good friends at Merriam-Webster, custard is a cooked, thickened creamy product made with eggs and milk or cream. The oatmeal in this recipe is first boiled with milk and some water to cook thoroughly. Then we add the egg once the oats have finished cooking.

    The key to this recipe is how you add egg to the oatmeal. If you simply plop the raw egg in the hot oatmeal, the egg will cook quickly. As you mix, you will end up with streaks of yellow and white. That is not what we want.

    Ingredients

    This simple recipe requires a few ingredients:

    • Oatmeal
    • Water
    • Whole Milk
    • Eggs
    • Salt and Sugar to taste

    Subtitutes

    • Whole Milk: You can substitute whatever type of milk you'd like to use for this recipe. The type of milk you use will have an effect on the creaminess of the oatmeal.

    Recipe Tips

    • Tempering: To achieve the custard texture, we will use a technique called tempering. First, you will add some of the hot oatmeal to the raw eggs to increase the temperature of the raw eggs. Once the eggs' temperature is close to the temperature of the oatmeal in the pot, we pour them in the oatmeal and mix gently. The eggs won't bind quickly and scramble in the pot. Instead, it will create a creamy texture. 
    • Heat Sensitive: Pay attention to the cooking process and your stovetop's heat so that you can yield a consistent texture!

    How to Make Creamy Oatmeal Custard

    Whisked eggs yolks in a glass bowl with a small whisked
    Oatmeal with milk and water in a pot
    Whisked eggs and oatmeal in a bowl for custard oatmeal
    Eggs in oatmeal in a pot
    Finished custard oatmeal in a pot
    Creamy oatmeal in a white bowl

    If you have made oatmeal before, you know that the cooking process will go very quickly. In less than ten minutes, you will have a piping hot bowl of oatmeal!

    Here is an overview of the process:

    1. Crack eggs in a bowl and whisk together then set aside.
    2. Add the water plus the milk to a pot and bring to a slight simmer. Once it starts simmering, add the oatmeal and mix it in.
    3. Cook the oatmeal on low heat for about three minutes. 
    4. Remove the pot from the heat. Add a spoonful of cooked oatmeal to the bowl of eggs and stir.
    5. Repeat step number four until the bowl of eggs are incorporated and is the similar temperature of the oatmeal.
    6. Pour the eggs in the rest of the oatmeal and combine.
    7. Place it back to the heat on the lowest setting and stir as you continue to cook for no less than two minutes. 
    8. Add salt and sugar to taste.

    To Dress or Not to Dress

    I leave it entirely up to you on how to top this creamy oatmeal recipe. For photography's sake, I added some strawberries, blackberries, almond slivers, and brown sugar syrup. 

    Creamy oatmeal custard with fruits and nuts

    But to be honest, on regular days, all I have to do is add a spoonful of brown sugar to feel like I am eating a deluxe bowl of oatmeal. The creaminess of this oatmeal custard does a lot to make it feel luxurious!

    Closeup of oatmeal custard with fruits and almonds

    Oatmeal Custard Recipe

    Try this creamy oatmeal custard recipe if you are interested in a rich, and decadent breakfast! It's made with eggs that are tempered in the hot oatmeal to achieve a custard-like consistency.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 242 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup oatmeal
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 2 eggs
    • pinch of salt or more to taste
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or more to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, crack the two eggs and whisk. Set aside.
      Whisked eggs yolks in a glass bowl with a small whisked
    • In a pot on low heat, add water and milk. Bring to a low simmer. Add oatmeal and mix it in. Cook for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
      Oatmeal with milk and water in a pot
    • Take a spoonful of oatmeal and add to the bowl of eggs and mix. Repeat this step until the eggs are slightly warm. Then pour the mixture back into the pot.
      Whisked eggs and oatmeal in a bowl for custard oatmeal
    • Place the pot back on low heat and mix the oatmeal gently for no more than 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and divide the oatmeal into two bowls.
      Eggs in oatmeal in a pot
    • Add your desired toppings such as brown sugar, cream, nuts, fruit, etc.
      Creamy oatmeal custard with fruits and nuts

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 435IUCalcium: 189mgIron: 2mg
    Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
    Keyword creamy egg, easy recipe, egg breakfast

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    Comments

    1. Linda T says

      December 07, 2022 at 8:10 am

      Outstanding!! This is so much more creamier and richer than making oatmeal the traditional way. Love the addition of egg that turns the base into a custard. It'll now be the only way I make oatmeal. Thanks!!!

      Reply
      • Joanne says

        December 08, 2022 at 12:18 am

        Hi Linda - This comment made my morning! Thank you for the kind words, and yes... oatmeal will never be the same!

        Reply
    2. Sara says

      May 03, 2023 at 12:53 am

      This recipe is amazing!!!! And the trick you provide is what really makes the difference! Will not get back to regular oatmeal since I discovered this recipe 👏🏽🙌🏽🤩

      Reply
      • Joanne says

        May 03, 2023 at 5:47 am

        Hi Sara, thanks! I haven't made oatmeal any other way since I learned this too!

        Reply

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