Parmesan Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Heat a medium pot over medium heat for 1 minute.
3. 3
   Add the butter, and when it foams, whisk in the flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, and cook for about 5 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown.
4. 4
   Slowly pour in the milk and cream, whisking constantly to incorporate it.
5. 5
   The butter and flour will seize up and get pasty at first.
6. 6
   Continue whisking vigorously as you add the liquid, and the mixture will become smooth.
7. 7
   Cook a few more minutes, until warm to the touch.
8. 8
   Remove the pan from the heat.
9. 9
   Whisk the egg and egg yolk together in a small bowl.
10. 10
    Slowly drizzle the eggs into the cream mixture, whisking continuously until combined.
11. 11
    Stir in the cheese, and season with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt.
12. 12
    Pour the mixture into an 8-by-6-inch (or equivalent) baking dish, and cover tightly with foil.
13. 13
    Place the baking dish in a roasting pan, and add hot water to the pan until it comes halfway up the outside of the custard dish.
14. 14
    Place the pan in the oven, and bake about 1 hour, until the pudding is just set.