*  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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