The pH, baking time, color values, shear press and percent drainage measurements of gel strength, and sensory evaluations were determined on five variations of baked custards. The variations were: 1) a standard custard formula containing one egg (48 g.), one cup of milk (244 ml.) and two tablespoons (25 g.) of sucrose; 2) same milk/egg ratio with no sucrose; 3) same milk/egg ratio with twice the amount of sucrose; 4) same percent of eggs and milk solids as Variation 1 with no sucrose; and 5) same percent of eggs and milk solids as Variation 1 but with twice the amount of sucrose.Results showed no significant differences in pH, a L color values and sensory scores of firmness. However, from the data the following conclusions appear evident. The presence of sucrose in a custard formula baked to an internal temperature range of 84 to 86° C, 1) had no consistent effect on the baking time, 2) imparted a translucent appearance to the baked product, 3) tended to increase the tenderness of the crust, 4) did not affect the gel strength when the percent of eggs and milk solids was held constant, and 5) improved the flavor when used in a ratio of 2 tablespoons (25 g.) of sucrose per egg and 1 cup of milk (244 ml.).