Soft Boiled Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk and whipping cream in top of a double boiler. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until milk mixture is warm. Combine eggs and sugar in a small mixing bowl; beat well.
2. 2
   Gradually stir one-fourth of hot milk mixture into egg mixture; add to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring well. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly with a metal spoon, until mixture begins to thicken and coats the spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature; chill.
3. 3
   Pour custard into chilled cups, and sprinkle with nutmeg.