OSTAKAKA (SWEDISH CUSTARD)

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This is a simplified version of a family holiday tradition. Never a holiday goes by without this delicious treat, and soooo much easier today. Serve warm or chilled. Try replacing the heavy cream with half-and-half, eggnog, or evaporated milk.

Provided by Darcey Family

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter, or as needed
5 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (24 ounce) carton cottage cheese (4% milk fat)
1 pint heavy whipping cream
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish with butter.
Stir beaten eggs, cottage cheese, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl; pour into prepared casserole dish.
Bake in preheated oven until set and completely browned on top, about 1 hour. Set aside to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 213.2 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 709.6 mg, Sugar 19.5 g