Broccoli Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, cook broccoli until tender (about 10 minutes); drain, and let cool
3. 3
   Chop into small pieces to fit blender or food processor; puree until almost smooth In a bowl, combine the brocolli puree, eggs, salt, heavy cream, pepper and nutmeg
4. 4
   Butter a 4-cup ring mold with softened butter
5. 5
   Spoon the broccoli mixture into the mold, and cover with foil (if making ahead, refrigerate at this point)
6. 6
   Place the mold in a larger pan; pour in boiling water up to a 1-inch depth Place the pan with water and the mold in it in the oven; bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes, or until custard is set
7. 7
   Unmold, and serve with creamed onions in the center.