Baked Custard

* Exported from MasterCook II *

BAKED CUSTARD

Recipe By : The Great American Dessert Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Puddings & Custards

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 eggs
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups hot milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Freshly grated nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 325F. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a whisk.
Stir in the sugar and salt. Add the hot milk gradually, stirring constantly.
Add the vanilla. Strain. Pour the filling into 6 custard cups or a 1-quart
baking dish. Set the cups or a baking dish into a shallow pan at least 2
inches deep. Sprinkle the custards with nutmeg. Pour 1 inch of hot water
around the custard cups or baking dish. Bake individual custards for 45 to
50 minutes; bake the large baking dish for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. The custard is
done when a knife inserted 1 inch from the outer edge comes out clean. The
center will still be soft. Remove the custards from the hot water and place
in 1 inch of cool water to stop the cooking process. Serve chilled or at
room temperature. Custard is delicious served with maple syrup or fresh fruit.

YIELD: 6 servings

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