Caramel Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Grease 8 custard cups.
2. 2
   Place 1/3 cup sugar in skillet and heat very slowly until caramel colored syrup.
3. 3
   Immediately pour into greased custard cups.
4. 4
   Start oven at 300°.
5. 5
   Beat the eggs until bubbly, then beat in remaining 2/3 cup sugar and the salt. Heat the milk until a film forms across the top.
6. 6
   Add the vanilla and stir until the vanilla is well mixed.
7. 7
   Slowly stir into egg mixture.
8. 8
   Strain and pour into the custard cups, filling them to about 1/2-inch of top.
9. 9
   Set the cups in a pan of warm water and bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Remove from oven.
11. 11
    Chill and unmold.
12. 12
    Serves 8.