Egg Custard

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c. scalded milk
  • nutmeg (optional, to sprinkle on top)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla, mixing well.
  2. 2
    Pour 1/4 cup scalded milk into egg mixture.
  3. 3
    Stir well.
  4. 4
    Then slowly add rest of milk, stirring constantly.
  5. 5
    Pour mixture into 9-inch deep dish pie crust shell.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
  7. 7
    Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. 8
    Do not overbake, as this makes custard watery.

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