Egg Custard

* Exported from MasterCook *

Egg Custard

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:20
Categories : Desserts Eggs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 egg yolks
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Beat together egg yolks and whole egg until light. Beat in sugar. Combine
cream and milk, scald, and beat gradually into egg mixture. Stir in vanilla.
Pour into six individual custard cups. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg.
Place in baking pan and add hot water to reach halfway up sides of cups. Bake
at 325 degrees for one hour or until a knife inserted into custard comes
clean. Serve hot, warm, or cold.

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