Baked Custard

Name: Baked Custard
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; nutmeg (if desired); 2 Tbsp. sugar or honey; 1/4 c. milk or half and half

6 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 egg
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
nutmeg (if desired)
2 Tbsp. sugar or honey
1/4 c. milk or half and half

Directions

1

Put 3/4-inch deep hot water in a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
2

Place in oven.
3

Preheat oven to 325° (165° Celsius).
4

Lightly beat egg in a medium bowl.
5

Blend in sugar or honey, vanilla and salt. Blend in milk or half and half.
6

Pour into 2 (6 ounce) custard cups or souffle pots.
7

Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
8

Place cups in hot water bath in oven.
9

Bake 40 to 45 minutes until a knife inserted just off center comes out clean.
10

A watery residue indicates overbaking.
11

Cool before serving.