Lemon-Nutmeg Custards

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 7 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Unsweetened whipped cream

Directions

  1. 1
    Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325F.
  2. 2
    Place four 3/4-cup custard cups or souffle dishes in medium baking pan.
  3. 3
    Whisk first 3 ingredients in large bowl.
  4. 4
    Whisk in cream, lemon juice and nutmeg.
  5. 5
    Divide equally among cups.
  6. 6
    Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of cups.
  7. 7
    Bake until custard is set around edges but still moves slightly in center when gently shaken, about 55 minutes.
  8. 8
    Transfer cups to rack; cool slightly.
  9. 9
    Cover; chill until cold, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
  10. 10
    Spoon whipped cream atop custards.

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