Baked Custard

Name: Baked Custard
Ingredients: 4 medium size eggs; 1/3 c. sugar or 2 to 3 Tbsp. honey (depending on sweetness desired); 1/2 tsp. salt (optional); 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. milk or 1 1/4 c. evaporated milk plus 1 1/4 c. water; nutmeg (optional)

6 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 medium size eggs
1/3 c. sugar or 2 to 3 Tbsp. honey (depending on sweetness desired)
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. milk or 1 1/4 c. evaporated milk plus 1 1/4 c. water
nutmeg (optional)

Directions

1

Beat eggs slightly with a whisk.
2

Add sugar or honey, salt and vanilla.
3

Add cold milk and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
4

Pour into individual custard cups.
5

Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired. Place in
6

pan 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep.
7

Pour boiling water around the cups so that the water comes about to the level of the custard.
8

Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 40 to 50 minutes or until a stainless steel knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.
9

Remove from water and let cool. Chill and serve plain in cups.